India, May 7 -- Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should play Test cricket, as it will help him improve his temperament and skills, and he will also receive a different kind of respect from colleagues, experts, and fans. The 15-year-old has gone a notch higher this year after making his debut in IPL 2025. In IPL 2026, he has become a crucial cog in RR's playing XI, of Sanju Samson's trade to the Chennai Super Kings.

He has managed 404 runs in 10 matches at an average of 40.40, and he has also been striking at 237.64. He has registered a ton and two fifties, and is fifth in the Orange Cap race.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Pujara stated that Sooryavanshi's India call-up was upcoming, but also hoped he would get a chance in the...