However as IPL 2026 approaches, Sooryavanshi faces new challenges. Bowlers are believed to have studied his sport and can look to show weaknesses. His expertise is unquestionable, and lots of see him as a possible trailblazer and future legend. But, not everyone seems to be satisfied about his skilled method.On AB de Villiers’ YouTube channel, Jitesh Sharma, who captained Sooryavanshi throughout India A’s Asia Cup marketing campaign final yr, praised the teenager’s ability however expressed doubts about his off-field habits. “Proper now, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. I really feel he can dominate world cricket. He has gear No. 6 and an excellent set of abilities,” Sharma mentioned when requested which teenager he would put money into.De Villiers, who watched Sooryavanshi’s 175-run masterclass within the Beneath-19 World Cup last, was filled with admiration. “He’s a terrific participant. I watched him within the Beneath-19s. It’s not at all times straightforward once you get the style of IPL and large cricket, and nonetheless present the identical type of customary. I used to be very impressed with the way in which he performed in that World Cup. Very skilled. He’s very mature for his age,” mentioned the previous South African captain.De Villiers added that Sooryavanshi stayed true to his sport plan, replicating the method he used within the IPL, with out vanity or making an attempt to be another person. “However he’ll get skilled,” he mentioned.Sharma, nonetheless, was extra sceptical. “He’s not skilled. I can let you know that. Everyone seems to be making an attempt to get him to be skilled, however I don’t suppose he’ll ever get skilled. He could also be on the sphere, however off the sphere, he gained’t. I’m making an attempt my finest. I ask him to not have ice-cream within the evening,” he added.