AB de Villiers has downplayed the hype surrounding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the teenager still has a long way to go before fully realizing his potential. Sooryavanshi has quickly become a prominent figure in Indian cricket, overshadowing even Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in popularity with impressive performances in England, South Africa, and Australia, including a match-winning 175 in the Under-19 World Cup final. De Villiers emphasized that Sooryavanshi’s true test lies in succeeding in Test cricket, despite his early success in T20s. De Villiers expressed skepticism about Sooryavanshi’s longevity and urged him to explore other formats like ODIs and Test cricket to further develop his skills. While acknowledging Sooryavanshi’s talent, De Villiers cautioned that the road ahead will not be easy and hoped to see him excel in Test cricket for India. Sooryavanshi is predicted to have a bright future in Indian cricket, but whether he can establish himself as an all-time great remains to be seen.
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