Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin defends 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after online and on-field criticism focused on his maturity. Ashwin argues that people often forget they were also children when they started playing sports, and he frames the debate as one where constructive feedback should be separated from personal attacks. He says Sooryavanshi is still developing and that excessive criticism can create unnecessary pressure. Ashwin also emphasizes that criticism should not prevent a young, talented player from expressing himself on the field. The comments come in the context of a recent on-field incident involving Sooryavanshi, which has prompted some reactions about his composure and approach. While acknowledging the existence of concerns, Ashwin’s position is that the player should be allowed room to grow and continue playing freely. Several reports describe Ashwin urging viewers to adopt a more supportive stance toward the youngster as he aims to build toward higher-level opportunities, including a possible India debut.