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Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has warned against expectations as 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is all set to make his India debut. He was selected in India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England as well as the Asian Games 2026.
As the excitement around Kishore continues to grow, the former BCCI president acknowledged that Vaibhav has exceptional talent but called for patience as Kishore is set to begin his journey on the international arena after a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s dream IPL 2026 season calls to India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi played fearless cricket throughout the IPL 2026 season and attacked every bowling attack without mercy and made them look for answers. The teenage batsman finished the season with an incredible 776 runs at an incredible strike rate of 237.30 and won the Orange Cap as the highest run-scorer in the tournament.
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His performances were impossible for Rajasthan Royals to ignore and the selectors rewarded him by including him in the squad for the first time in India. Now he is on the verge of creating history. If he gets a chance to play, Vaibhav can become the youngest player to represent India in international cricket.
Sourav Ganguly urges teen star Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be patient
With so much attention already on the teenage batting sensation, Sourav Ganguly feels people should avoid putting unnecessary pressure on Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The great batsman believes that Vaibhav’s fearless attitude is one of his biggest strengths, but international cricket is a different challenge altogether, so he may need time to adapt to that environment.
“I think we should let him be; he is just 15 years old, and I don’t think he will worry too much about the pressure, and that’s what we get to see in the IPL. Obviously, playing for India is different, and he will be touring where the wickets will be slightly different,” Sourav Ganguly told PTI on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai, as quoted by Hindustan Times.
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Sourav Ganguly sent reality check to Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Ganguly also revealed that the upcoming tours will not be easy for the left-handed batsman, as the conditions in Ireland and England are very different from India. Fast bowlers often get additional movement from the pitch and the new ball can take more swing and bounce.
The former BCCI boss said, “It feels like there will be a little more bounce and a little more movement with the new ball, so the game is a little different, but I think he has got a lot of talent, so let him be; don’t expect the world from him immediately. Just allow him to settle in because you know he has a lot of talent like many others in India.”
Well, before joining the senior Indian team, Vaibhav will represent India A in the upcoming tri-series featuring Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. This one-day tri-series will provide another opportunity for the youngsters to gain valuable experience and prepare for the challenges ahead.