India, July 3 -- Kapil Dev has no doubt about the unique talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses, but at the same time, India's first-ever World Cup-winning captain has urged patience before jumping the gun. Kapil heaped praise on Sooryavanshi, comparing him to some of the greatest legends in Indian cricket. Then again, he hasn't forgotten that the youngster is just 15, with his entire life and career ahead of him.

At a time when most 15-year-olds are preparing for their board exams, Sooryavanshi is touring England with the senior Indian men's cricket team. While that is an achievement in itself for someone who began playing top-flight cricket only last year, Kapil believes the teenager's innocence should not be lost amid the growing hype....