AB de Villiers Urges Caution on Rajasthan Royals Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Rapid Rise

AB de Villiers has issued a measured but cautionary message on the rapid rise of Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, suggesting that while the 15-year-old’s white-ball explosiveness is extraordinary, his long-term development will depend on how he adapts to the demands of multi-format cricket. [...] Sooryavanshi has taken the IPL by storm this season, scoring 440 runs in 11 innings at an average of 40.00 and a striking strike rate of 236.55. [...] De Villiers believes exposure to ODIs and especially Test cricket would help the youngster uncover new layers of his game, both mentally and physically, even if the journey is not straightforward. [...] The teenager’s numbers at junior and franchise level underline why he is being seen as a generational batting talent. [...] As debate grows over whether Sooryavanshi should be fast-tracked into India’s T20I setup, de Villiers’ message is clear: the talent is undeniable, but the real test will come if and when he steps into the longer and more demanding formats of the game.