‘Vaibhav Sooryavanshi doesn’t have the technique’: Ex-cricketer makes big claim

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may still be only 15, but the sheer impact of his performances has already led to questions about whether he can eventually conquer all three formats. The Samastipur-born left-hander has made a stunning start to his career, with…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 6:10 AM
‘Vaibhav Sooryavanshi doesn’t have the technique’: Ex-cricketer makes big claim
Key Things to Know
  • Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lacks the technique to transition to Test cricket.
  • Former Australia captain Michael Clarke disagreed, arguing players can succeed across all three formats.
  • The 15-year-old left-hander has limited red-ball experience and is not close to a Test call-up.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has questioned whether 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the technique required to transition to Test cricket. Speaking on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Panesar expressed doubts about the left-hander's ability to succeed in the longest format, noting that England's Harry Brook is currently the only player ranked in the top 10 for both Tests and T20Is.

In contrast, former Australia captain Michael Clarke offered a differing view on the podcast, arguing that players can succeed across all three formats. Despite his impressive performances in the IPL, Sooryavanshi has limited red-ball experience and did not feature in India's recent T20I matches, where Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were preferred.

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