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.