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Kaif Predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Replace India Star in Six Months
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News18•23-09-2026, 16:28
Kaif Predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Replace India Star in Six Months
- •Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could enter India's T20I playing XI within six months.
- •Kaif suggests either vice-captain Tilak Varma or all-rounder Shivam Dube might make way for the 15-year-old batter.
- •Despite not being picked for recent T20I series, Kaif believes Sooryavanshi's development will soon make him undeniable.
- •Kaif highlights Tilak's inconsistent performance and Dube's struggles with fielding and limited bowling as potential weaknesses.
- •Sooryavanshi's all-round capabilities, including his bowling, are seen as a significant advantage for his inclusion.
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Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif predicted that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could break into India’s T20I playing XI within six months, with either vice-captain Tilak Varma or all-rounder Shivam Dube potentially making way for him.
Kaif noted that Shivam Dube is not scoring in every game, struggles with his fielding, and operates primarily as a batter rather than a proper bowling all-rounder, which could work against him.
Kaif pointed out that Sooryavanshi has improved his game while scoring in the Duleep Trophy and has also started bowling a few overs, realizing it gives him an advantage as an all-rounder.
