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‘Too early for him’: Sachin's blunt verdict on Sooryavanshi’s leadership role

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Sachin Tendulkar urged Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to approach his burgeoning career incrementally rather than shouldering leadership responsibilities so soon. East Zone selectors defended naming the teenager as Ishan Kishan's deputy over veteran Abhimanyu Easwaran, claiming the post was purely meant to foster his personal growth. Sooryavanshi even took temporary charge on the field to make DRS calls when Kishan suffered an injury. Despite Tendulkar's cautionary advice, the youngster already boasts an IPL run-scoring title and an Under-19 World Cup final century.

Key points

  • Sachin Tendulkar believes young cricketers should focus on accumulating First-Class match…: Sachin Tendulkar believes young cricketers should focus on accumulating First-Class match experience before taking on vice-captaincy duties.
  • East Zone selectors chose to prioritize youth development over senior experience when ass…: East Zone selectors chose to prioritize youth development over senior experience when assigning the team's leadership roles.
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is actively contending for a top-three spot in India's T20I setup al…: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is actively contending for a top-three spot in India's T20I setup alongside several established international players.

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At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already achieved milestones that remain a distant dream for many cricketers throughout their careers. From finishing as the leading run-scorer in an

Indian Premier League (IPL) season to smashing a match-winning century in the U-19 World Cup final to clinch the title, the teenager has made remarkable strides in a short span of time.

However, his elevation to the role of East Zone vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy did not go down well with everyone. Among those who believe the youngster was handed a leadership responsibility too early is batting legend

Sachin Tendulkar.

Although Tendulkar had not publicly questioned the selectors' decision at the time of the announcement, he shared his reservations during a Reddit Q&A session, suggesting that Sooryavanshi should focus on gaining more experience in red-ball cricket before taking on such responsibilities.

Responding to a fan who asked for his views on the 15-year-old being entrusted with a leadership role, Tendulkar said: "I feel it's too early for him to become a vice-captain in the Duleep Trophy. We have to let him…

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