Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin comes to the defense of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after public criticism of his maturity and reactions following an on-field incident. Multiple outlets report that Ashwin questions how people can attack a child, saying that players at that age are still developing and that harsh backlash can blur the line between constructive feedback and personal targeting. He also frames early team roles as part of learning, defending his earlier remarks by arguing that carrying drinks and observing from the bench is not degrading and helps a young player understand team dynamics.
Ashwin’s comments also address the timing of Sooryavanshi’s bigger opportunities. Despite a strong IPL showing, the youngster’s debut is described as delayed, and Ashwin urges patience, pointing to the promise of a longer career rather than pressuring immediate outcomes. Overall, the reports present Ashwin as encouraging a more measured response to Sooryavanshi’s development, including space to play freely while he prepares for a possible future India call-up.
