Goa, June 18 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's recent on-field altercation has sparked intense debate among cricket fans, with opinions divided over the teenager's behaviour. However, former India mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton believes the bigger concern is preparing the 15-year-old sensation for the challenges that lie ahead.

Sooryavanshi has enjoyed a remarkable rise in cricket. After a stunning IPL 2026 campaign, where he emerged as one of the tournament's standout performers, expectations around him have skyrocketed. Upton, who worked with the Indian team between 2008 and 2011, feels the youngster now needs guidance on handling setbacks.

According to Upton, no cricketer can maintain extraordinary form forever. He pointed out that ev...