Former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev Young sensation Wabhu chose not to weigh in on the growing hype around Suryavanshi, saying others who follow the game more closely are “better” at judging the youngster’s performance.Suryavanshi, just 15 years old, has become one of the biggest stories of IPL 2026 with his fearless batting. Rajasthan Royals. The left-handed opener has scored 404 runs in 10 matches this season, including a stunning century and two half-centuries, against some of the best bowlers in the world. His performance has also sparked discussions about a possible Indian call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England later this year.The youngster’s rapid growth was a hot topic during an event attended by Kapil Dev, but the 1983 World Cup-winning captain refrained from giving a detailed assessment of the youngster.
“I don’t know because I haven’t seen it. I’m like you guys. Whatever you put on TV, I watch, and I try to make sense of it. I watch cricket on TV at home, and then it’s not right to judge,” Kapil Dev told reporters on Sunday.Instead, the legendary all-rounder suggested that observers and former players who follow the game closely would be more qualified to talk about Suryavanshi’s progress.“People who talk and see everyone, they are better. Like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, or Harsha Bhogle, they can understand more than me,” he added.Despite Kapil Dev’s reluctance to comment, Suryavanshi’s performance has been widely appreciated in the cricketing world. The youngster has shown extraordinary confidence against elite bowlers such as Jaspreet BumrahJosh Hazlewood and Pete Cummins during the ongoing IPL the weatherHis 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad became the second fastest century by an Indian in IPL history. Ahead of IPL 2026, Suryavanshi had already made headlines with his exploits in youth cricket, including a sensational 175 off 80 balls in the U-19 World Cup final against England.His form has also contributed to Rajasthan Royals’ strong campaign, with the franchise currently sitting fourth on the points table.
