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Kapil Dev Says Stop Overhyping Sooryavanshi — But Still Compares Him to Sachin and Kohli
Times of India·Saturday, 4 July 2026
Cricket legend Kapil Dev has warned against excessive hype around 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of his expected India debut against England. Dev acknowledged the teenager's immense talent, drawing comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, but urged caution and said he needs to prove himself in longer formats. Sooryavanshi was picked for India's tour of England after his standout IPL 2026 performances.
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When a legend like Kapil Dev compares a teenager to Sachin Tendulkar and still says slow down, that's a message worth listening to for every cricket fan.
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