Meet the young guns of IPL 2025. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is one of them. He was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 1.10 crore rupees. Suryavanshi took on big-name bowlers and scored 252 runs in the tournament. He even won the ‘Curve Super Striker of the Season’ award for his impressive strike rate of 206.55.
But what does it take to be a true cricket great? Yograj Singh has some strong opinions. He says test cricket is the real deal. “Can you survive five days?” he asks. “That’s the real test.” Singh doesn’t think 50-over and 20-over formats are the best way to measure a player’s skills. He believes players should be fit enough to play all three formats.
Singh thinks players struggle because they focus too much on T20, IPL, and 50-over cricket. “They get tired just playing 50 overs,” he says. He also calls out coaches and officials who give orders from the comfort of their air-conditioned offices. Singh claims he trained players like Yuvraj Singh in 48-degree heat, proving his point.
Suryavanshi, meanwhile, has been selected for India’s under-19 team to tour England. He’s got a bright future ahead of him. But will he be able to handle the pressure of test cricket? Only time will tell. Yograj Singh’s challenge to young players like Suryavanshi is clear: prove yourself in the toughest format of the game.
What’s next for Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
He’s got a few options. He can keep playing in the IPL and try to improve his skills. Or he can take on the challenge of test cricket and see how he stacks up against the best players in the world. One thing’s for sure: Suryavanshi has the talent and the potential to make it big in cricket.
Yograj Singh’s advice to young players
Don’t just focus on T20 and 50-over cricket. Work on your skills and fitness so you can play all three formats. That’s the only way you’ll become a true cricket great. And don’t be afraid of hard work and tough conditions. That’s where the real champions are made.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 252 runs in IPL 2025
- ‘Curve Super Striker of the Season’ award winner
- Selected for India’s under-19 team to tour England