Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old left-handed opening batter for the Rajasthan Royals, has been making waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, amassing 404 runs at an impressive strike rate of 237.64. His potential has drawn comparisons to established players like Rishabh Pant, with former Australian captain Aaron Finch advocating for his inclusion in the Indian Test team. Finch highlighted that Sooryavanshi's ability to bat fearlessly against top bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah is remarkable for his age. Despite a recent rare failure against the Delhi Capitals, where he was bowled for just two runs, the growing consensus is that Sooryavanshi could thrive in the Test format, particularly if he bats at No. 5, similar to Pant's role. Finch believes that impactful players like Sooryavanshi have a place in Test cricket, capable of striking fear into the hearts of opposition bowlers.