Rahul Dravid Backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for All-Format Test Cricket
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has emphasized the urgent necessity of nurturing multi-format cricketers, pointing specifically to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the archetype required to keep Test cricket thriving in the modern era.
Rahul Dravid Backs Young Talent
The legendary batsman noted that while the 15-year-old prodigy possesses extraordinary talent, his immediate development requires significantly more exposure to the red-ball game rather than getting pigeonholed strictly into short-format cricket.
Dravid stressed that the sport’s traditional format relies heavily on dynamic youngsters expanding their skill sets across all levels, ensuring that rising stars can transition smoothly from domestic multi-day fixtures to the international arena.
Addressing the balanced progression of the young batter, the coaching icon underlined that managing workloads and gaining crucial experience in longer formats will ultimately define whether the teenager can fulfill his immense potential in Test matches.
