Can Vaibhav Sooryavanshi live up to K Srikkanth's bold prediction?

Cricket

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already in the spotlight for his fearless batting. Now, a former India captain has made an even bigger prediction about his future.

Many see Vaibhav as a future T20 star, but some believe he could succeed in the toughest format as well.

The big claim

“If Vaibhav moves from T20S to ODIs and then succeeds in Test cricket, and I’m sure he will, it could help revive interest in Test matches.”

The centre of attraction

“Cricket needs players like Sooryavanshi today. People turn on the TV just to watch him; I do too. He has created that kind of excitement. He’s truly special.”

At only 15, Vaibhav got an India T20I call-up after a brilliant IPL season and is seen as one of the country’s brightest young prodigies.

The big test

The real test now is whether he can successfully move from T20S to ODIs and eventually prove himself in Test cricket.

With each match, the spotlight on Vaibhav gets brighter. If he keeps rising, could he inspire a new generation to love Test cricket again?

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