Atul Wassan Advocates for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Inclusion in Test Cricket
Wassan wants Tendulkar's record-breaker Sooryavanshi to play Tests

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Former cricketer Atul Wassan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for the youngest player in the Indian national team, should be encouraged to pursue Test cricket for greater respect and legacy in the sport.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15, is the youngest player ever selected for the Indian national team, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
- 02Atul Wassan emphasizes the importance of Test cricket for earning respect among peers in the cricketing community.
- 03Sooryavanshi had a remarkable IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs and hitting a record 72 sixes.
- 04Wassan initially doubted Sooryavanshi's ability to sustain his success but has been impressed by his performances against top bowlers.
- 05Sooryavanshi's achievements include multiple awards in IPL 2026, highlighting his potential as a future star.
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Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has called for young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be encouraged to play Test cricket after the 15-year-old broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record as the youngest player selected for the Indian national team. Wassan argues that respect in cricket comes primarily from success in Test matches, despite the fame and financial rewards associated with T20 cricket. He believes that Sooryavanshi, who had an outstanding IPL 2026 season with 776 runs and a record 72 sixes, has the potential to follow in the footsteps of cricket legends like Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Wassan expressed surprise at Sooryavanshi's ability to maintain high performance levels under pressure, noting his fearless batting style against elite bowlers. He encouraged Sooryavanshi's mentors to instill the importance of Test cricket in him, emphasizing that true respect among players is earned through achievements in the longest format of the game.
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Sooryavanshi's selection and potential success in Test cricket could inspire young cricketers in India.
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