New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Having already made an impression in his short international career so far and in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must be allowed to grow his red-ball career too, felt former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. The 15-year-old has already much appreciation from Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, among the greats, with his clean power hitting in the limited-overs cricket.

But as the Rajasthan Royals teen prodigy turn his heads on the upcoming Duleep Trophy, Dravid felt it will be critical for the left-hander to strike a balance between the formats. "I think you always have to find that balance," Dravid was quoted as saying by Cricinfo at an ETPL event in Dublin.

"And I think it's a great ...