former captain of india Sourav Ganguly Teenage sensation Vaibhav has shared his thoughts on Suryavanshi, who has emerged as one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2026 with his stellar performances for Rajasthan Royals.
The 15-year-old batsman has impressed fans and experts alike with his fearless strokeplay and maturity beyond his years, leading to calls for his inclusion in the Indian team. While Ganguly acknowledged that Suryavanshi has a rare talent, the former India captain urged caution about the red-ball future and stressed the importance of first-class cricket.
In an interview with Times of India, Ganguly said, “He should be included immediately in T20 but not in Test cricket. He has to score more runs in first-class cricket to get a place. But right now he is very talented. It is unprecedented to see a 15-year-old boy bat like this against everyone in the world. He is the future of India.”
Suryavanshi He has been one of the breakout stars of the current IPL season, consistently delivering impressive performances against experienced bowling attacks. His fearless approach and ability to dominate quality bowlers at such a young age has drawn comparisons with some of India's brightest young talents of the past.
Meanwhile, Ganguly also talked about Rishabh Pant and his struggle with consistency in the T20 format. Pant, who faced criticism for inconsistent performances in IPL 2026, is highly regarded by Ganguly for his exploits in Test cricket.
“He is a very good Test player. His Test match batting is world class. He is still finding it difficult to adapt to 120 cricket. I hope he does because he has tremendous talent. Captaincy is a burden on everyone. It depends on how you handle it. But then you want to be the captain, right? You want to be the captain because it is a big honour,” Ganguly said.
Pant's captaincy and batting form remained in the headlines throughout the season, with many questioning whether the added responsibility had affected his performances. However, Ganguly backed the wicketkeeper-batsman to overcome the challenges and regain his best form in the shortest format.
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