Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been making waves with his remarkable rise following his astonishing batting skills. The teen sensation has already represented India at the highest level, becoming the youngest Indian batter to make his international debut, surpassing legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar. Sooryavanshi first showed his worth with his fearless batting in the IPL, where he took the tournament by storm, finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer.

His IPL performances opened the door for him to make his way to the Indian national team. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has emphasized the importance of protecting Sooryavanshi from unnecessary pressure, citing the example of Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw. 

“He could have a bigger impact on white-ball than Tendulkar. But how he’s managed is going to be important. We’ve seen in Indian cricket exciting players come through the ranks. We saw Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw and started asking what they would become when they were 17-18 years old. And then suddenly they fall off the wagon,” Uthappa said on his YouTube channel.

“So that will be Vaibhav’s first test. Can he stay pristine for the game over a period of five years? He’s 15 now, so can he stay pristine till he’s 20? There’s so much innocence to who he is that you want that to be protected. I love the fact that he’s saying no to every advertisement and he’s focusing only on cricket. Because when he’s 18, he’ll start being perceived as a man and the female attention will come. That can be a distraction as well," he said.

Uthappa also asserted that Sooryavanshi needs the right support so that he can continue to shine in his career.

“I only hope he has the right support system and mentors to protect him from the world and allow him to live in a bubble until he is ready to explore the outside world. His career is not going to be pristine as much as we want it to be. There are going to be ups and downs as part of the journey,” said Uthappa