India, Aug. 22 -- Rahul Dravid has urged patience with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the 15-year-old prepares for a crucial phase in his development, stressing that the youngster must be allowed to grow as a red-ball cricketer even as his explosive white-ball performances continue to attract attention. Sooryavanshi has already made an extraordinary impression in limited-overs cricket, most notably through his performances in the IPL. But with the teenager now turning his attention towards the domestic red-ball season, Dravid believes striking the right balance between formats will be critical.

"I think you always have to find that balance. And I think it's a great thing that Vaibhav is getting the experience of playing some white-ball cricket ...