The Times of India

'Kabhi kabhi late na ho jaye': Kapil Dev cites Sachin amid Sooryavanshi debut debate

Former captain Kapil Dev weighed in on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's delayed India debut, urging selectors to pick him based on ability, not age. Comparing him to a young Sachin Tendulkar, Dev cautioned against excessive hype while acknowledging the 15-year-old's immense T20 talent. He stressed that Sooryavanshi's true test will be overcoming inevitable tough phases in his career.