‘So many have faded out’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cautioned with Vinod Kambli example

Former India captain Kapil Dev has praised 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but warned that it is premature to predict his future success. Sooryavanshi has already made an impact at age-group, India A, IPL and is now part of India’s T20I setup. Kapil, however, cautioned against rushing to make early judgments about Sooryavanshi's potential, citing the example of former India batter Vinod Kambli.

"It's too early. Does he have the ability? Yes. But there have been so many in cricket who came with so much ability, then faded out," Kapil told Times of India, referring to Kambli’s career which did not live up to expectations despite his immense talent. Kapil believes that Sooryavanshi has time on his side and that the next few years will be more telling than his current performances.

He advised the teenager to focus on developing his lifestyle and thinking over the next few years. Kapil also emphasized that he is always looking for players with long-term potential, citing the likes of Rohit, Virat, and Sachin as examples of cricketers who have stayed at the top level for a decade or more. For Sooryavanshi, the attention is likely to continue, but Kapil's message is clear: talent is just the beginning; how a young cricketer matures away from the spotlight will ultimately determine his long-term success.