01 June,2026 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic: AFP)
Former India chief selector MSK Prasad hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a 'super talent' and 'best in the world in T20 cricket'. The former Indian cricketer further added that the 15-year-old sensation should be considered for the Ireland series, which is scheduled to be held later this month.
"He is not just a prodigy or a super talent. He is already among the best in the world in T20 cricket. He should be fast-tracked immediately into the Indian side. He should be picked for the Ireland series, which happens after the India A tri series in Sri Lanka," Prasad told PTI in an exclusive interview from his hometown on Monday morning.
"I think, it's nicely poised for him to be drafted into the senior Indian team. I think he is going to flourish in the India A tri-series in Sri Lanka as well. See, there is no point holding him back. He is going to play for India soon and he is going to play for a long time," the former India wicket-keeper batter predicted.
MSK Prasad further added that Sooryavanshi has shown his talent in the IPL and deserves a chance with the Indian team.
"Playing India A and then playing for India is usually the norm but playing high pressure IPL among the best in the world is the best way to get into the Indian side. I think the selectors are also thinking on the same line. It's just a matter of time that he will play for India and will play for a long time," he added.
The former Indian cricketer had a word of caution for Sooryavanshi and advised him to improve his fitness. The 15-year-old mentioned in his post-match interview that he will be working towards improving his fitness.
"It's good to see that in a post-match interaction, he said on Sunday that he needs to improve his fitness. He has been under the tutelage of NCA for quite some time now. See, he is only 15. He should be carefully handled and looked after. He should be carefully monitored." Prasad said.
"I feel he should be under the tutelage of (VVS) Laxman or (Rahul) Dravid for sometime. They are the guys who can keep him humble. At this stage it's needed to shape his career in the right manner," he concluded.
(With PTI inputs)
