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“Let him play more matches with red ball”: Tendulkar feels it’s too early for Sooryavanshi to take leadership role

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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has urged that 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be given more red‑ball experience before assuming leadership duties, saying his recent appointment as East Zone vice‑captain for the 2026 Duleep Trophy was premature. Tendulkar’s comments come as Sooryavanshi, described as one of the most followed cricketers globally, continues to feature among the youngest players in the Indian senior men’s team, highlighting his immense talent and potential.

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    Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be given more time to gain experience in red-ball cricket before being entrusted with leadership responsibilities, saying his appointment as East Zone vice-captain for the 2026 Duleep Trophy came too early.

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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be given more time to gain experience in red-ball cricket before being entrusted with leadership responsibilities, saying his appointment as East Zone vice-captain for the 2026 Duleep Trophy came too early.

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