As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi prepares for a potential debut with the Indian cricket team, concerns about his fielding abilities have emerged. Notably, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif pointed out that the 15-year-old has not taken a single catch this season, which he described as alarming. Kaif emphasized that fielding is as crucial as batting and bowling, and urged coaches to ensure that young players like Sooryavanshi take pride in their fielding skills. This criticism came after Sooryavanshi misfielded during a recent match against Delhi Capitals, contributing to the Rajasthan Royals' defeat.

Despite these concerns, Sooryavanshi is included in the India A squad for an upcoming ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, and there are indications he may debut against Ireland later this month. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed confidence in Sooryavanshi's abilities, stating that age is not a concern as he performs well against older opponents. Shastri believes the T20 format is the right avenue for introducing young players like Sooryavanshi to the national team, highlighting his potential to contribute significantly to the squad.