Former India spinner L Sivaramakrishnan has made a strong appeal regarding 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — the young cricketer should not be rested and must play continuously to develop his game.
Sivaramakrishnan said that at 15, a talent like Sooryavanshi should play right through the year without being rested. This approach, he believes, would help the youngster make mistakes, learn from them, and gain invaluable experience in all conditions.
Youngest Indian to Make International Debut
Sooryavanshi, at 15 years and 99 days, became the youngest Indian to make his international debut. He achieved this milestone against England in the second T20 International in Manchester.
According to ABP Live, Sivaramakrishnan — who himself made his Test debut at the age of 17 against West Indies in 1983 — knows what it is like to be thrown into the deep end at a young age.
What Sivaramakrishnan Said About Sooryavanshi's Future
Sivaramakrishnan stated that Sooryavanshi should be given a fair amount of chances in white-ball cricket to see how he performs. He emphasized that the young player should continue playing without breaks.
"He should be given a fair amount of chances with white ball cricket and see how he performs. He should continue. I mean..." — L Sivaramakrishnan via ABP Live
Our Take: Experience Over Rest for Young Talent
In our view, Sivaramakrishnan's appeal makes practical sense. At 15, a cricketer's body is still developing, but the argument here is not about physical burnout — it is about skill development. Continuous play in different conditions allows a young player to face varied challenges, make mistakes, and correct them in real time. Resting a player at this stage might slow down that learning curve. The former spinner's own experience of debuting at 17 adds weight to his perspective. For a talent like Sooryavanshi, the focus should be on gaining match experience rather than managing workload.
