‘Test Cricket Is My Dream’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Reveals Red-Ball Focus After Historic IPL Season
After setting the IPL 2026 on fire with a record-breaking campaign, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made it clear that his biggest ambition lies beyond T20 cricket. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals star says he is already preparing for the challenges of red-ball cricket and hopes to make a mark in the longest format of the game.
Sooryavanshi enjoyed a dream season, scoring 776 runs at a stunning strike rate of 237.31. His remarkable performances earned him multiple honours, including the Orange Cap, Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker award, and the Most Valuable Player title.
Despite his explosive batting in the IPL, the youngster insists there is much more to his game than power-hitting. Speaking after the IPL final, Sooryavanshi revealed that he has been quietly working on his red-ball skills and believes fans will soon see a different side of his batting during upcoming India A assignments.
“I’ve practised a lot with the red ball, but nobody has seen that yet. They will see it soon,” he said, hinting at his preparations for longer formats.
The young batter also stressed that his aggressive style in T20 cricket comes from confidence rather than necessity. According to him, coaches give him the freedom to attack, but he understands the importance of adapting his game to different formats.
Sooryavanshi said playing Test cricket remains his ultimate goal, a dream inspired by lessons from his father, who always taught him that Test cricket is the highest form of the sport. While he has already featured in Ranji Trophy cricket, he admitted opportunities have been limited and challenging, motivating him to work even harder.
His comments come amid growing calls for a future India debut and shortly after legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar publicly backed his potential to succeed in Test cricket.
For now, the teenage prodigy is enjoying the rewards of a sensational IPL season, but his focus is firmly on proving that he can shine in every format of the game.
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