‘It could be this year or…’: Kumble on Sooryavanshi’s chances in India

New Delhi: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his debut in India? Should he already be a member of the national team? When will fans see him in an India jersey? These questions dominate social media.Soriyavanshi breaks record intense pulsed light India’s performance sparked calls for early hat-trick for India, but spin was good Anil Kamble Think 15 year olds shouldn’t be in a hurry.“The players themselves would probably answer that question,” Kumble said.He has been compared to legends Sachin TendulkarIn the late 1980s, with his stable performance, he entered the national team as a teenager.Kamble acknowledged that Suryavanshi has shown encouraging signs, noting that the youngster is “doing all the right things”.“At this time, for a young lad to say, ‘I want you to play for India in two months’ time,’ it’s a bit of a pressure,” he said.Highlighting the advantage of youth, the former India captain pointed out that time is firmly on Suryavanshi’s side.

“Even in 10 years, he will be 25,” he said.Kumble reiterated that there is no fixed timetable for success in cricket and players can break through at different stages of their career but still make a significant impact. He expressed confidence that Sooryavanshi’s performance will keep him firmly on the selectors’ radar.“For Vaibhav, it could be this year, next year, or a few years from now. But the way he is batting, he is definitely someone the selectors will be keeping a close eye on,” Kumble added.