"'Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi up to the red-ball challenge?': Yograj Singh expresses doubt'
The young guns blazing the cricket field is nothing new, but Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive debut in the IPL 2025 has left everyone dumbstruck. At a ripe age of 14, our new find for the Rajasthan Royals shattered records and made history, becoming the youngest player ever to grace the IPL scene. But Yograj Singh, the old-school cricketer and father of Yuvraj Singh, isn't fully impressed yet.
Suryavanshi's flawless performances in the IPL, culminating with a thrilling 35-ball century against the Gujarat Titans, sent shockwaves throughout the cricketing world. With 252 runs from 7 innings at an astounding strike rate of 206.55, the knockout kid showed no mercy to the opposing teams.
However, Yograj Singh isn't satisfied with these electrifying T20 displays. He's all about the real test: red-ball cricket. With an emphatic, "My vision is Test cricket," he voices his concerns about Suryavanshi's long-term viability.
Indeed, while the world marvels at Suryavanshi's short-term success, Yograj Singh wonders if the young whiz can survive the grueling demands of Test matches, proving his mettle when it counts the most. He warns that without reducing-ball endurance, the game remains incomplete.
With a sense of urgency, Yograj Singh criticizes both the cricketing administrators and coaches, accusing them of lacking true passion. While they relax in air-conditioned comfort, he toils under the hot sun, striving to uncover the next Indian cricket phenomenon like Yuvraj Singh.
As Suryavanshi continues to rise through the ranks, proving his worth in the IPL, he now faces a new challenge: surviving the Test-match marathon. Only then can he cement his place among the game's greatest.
[1] https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/33367396/yograj-singh-calls-cricket-pundits-dishonest-after-slugging-vaibhav-suryavanshi[2] https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/yograj-singh-doubts-vaibhav-suryavanshi's-test-cricket-potential-1958971-2025-05-12
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