Former IPL Coach Urges BCCI to Nurture Young Talent and Select RCB Star
IPL-Winning Coach Warns BCCI Over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India Debut, Tells Them To Pick This RCB Star
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Chandrakant Pandit, the former Kolkata Knight Riders coach, has advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to handle the debut of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi carefully. He also advocated for the inclusion of Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar in the national squad following impressive performances in IPL 2026.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 254 runs in seven matches in IPL 2026.
- 02Chandrakant Pandit emphasizes the importance of nurturing young talent like Sooryavanshi.
- 03Pandit recommends careful timing for Sooryavanshi's debut in international cricket.
- 04Rajat Patidar has scored 230 runs in six matches with a strike rate of 212.96.
- 05Pandit believes Patidar deserves a chance in the national team.
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In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as a standout performer for Rajasthan Royals, amassing 254 runs in just seven matches. Former Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit, who led KKR to an IPL title in 2024, has cautioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding Sooryavanshi's potential debut. He stressed the need for careful management of the young talent's career, highlighting the pressures of international cricket. Pandit also advocated for the selection of Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar, who has been impressive this season with 230 runs in six games and a striking strike rate of 212.96. He believes that Patidar's performance warrants an opportunity on the national stage.
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The careful management of young talent like Sooryavanshi could shape the future of Indian cricket, influencing how young players are integrated into the national team.
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