The youngster has also spoken about his desire to play Test cricket and said he has already spent time practising with the red ball
Published: August 8, 2026, 2:42 PM IST
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India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the third T20 International between India and England during the India tour of England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026(Photo: IANS
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already taken Indian cricket by storm with his fearless batting, but the teenage star now wants to prove that he can succeed in the longest format as well.
At just 15, Sooryavanshi has already played international cricket and has shown that he is comfortable taking on experienced bowlersHis success in T20 cricket has largely come from his aggressive approach and ability to score quicklyHowever, Test cricket will demand a different side of his batting.
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Sooryavanshi has started working on his red-ball game at the Rajasthan Royals performance centreThe youngster has also spoken about his desire to play Test cricket and said he has already spent time practising with the red ballThe biggest question is whether he can change his game when required.
In the shortest format, Sooryavanshi can attack from the first ball and put pressure on bowlersTest cricket, however, requires patienceA batter can spend hours at the crease, leave deliveries, defend repeatedly and wait for the right ball to scoreBowlers also have more time to study a batter’s weaknesses and work on specific plans.
That does not mean Sooryavanshi cannot succeed in TestsIn fact, his early experience in red-ball cricket gives him a starting pointHe has already played first-class cricket, although his numbers have not yet matched his performances in shorter formats.
The youngster’s development will be important over the next few yearsHe does not need to rush into Test cricket simply because of his success in the IPL and T20 internationalsPlaying more domestic red-ball matches could help him understand how to build an innings and deal with different conditions.
There have also been encouraging signs from his performances in youth cricketSooryavanshi has shown that he can score quickly even in longer formats, but international Test cricket will bring a much higher level of pressure and quality.
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently stressed the need for patience with the teenager, pointing out that the IPL and international cricket are very differentHe believes Sooryavanshi needs time to grow before conclusions are drawn about his Test future.
India also have a strong pool of young batters competing for places in the Test sideSooryavanshi will therefore have to earn his opportunity rather than rely on the hype around his T20 performances.
