New Delhi, March 31 -- Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has lauded 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the southpaw scored a 15-ball half-century during the clash against Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Kaif admitted that until last year he feared that Sooryavanshi was getting 'hyped way too early' but has now argued that Sooryavanshi is ready to 'graduate to the next level'.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kaif wrote, "Last season I thought Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was getting hyped way too early. An old-school cricketer, I believe there should be no haste in fast-tracking young players. But a year later, I think he is ready to graduate to the next level. The 15-year-old boy can entertain and play match-winn...