India, Aug. 22 -- Former India great Rahul Dravid has called for patience and a long-term approach to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development, saying the teenage batting sensation needs to gain valuable experience in red-ball cricket rather than being defined solely by his success in T20 cricket.

Sooryavanshi has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in Indian cricket, particularly after making an impact in the IPL. However, Dravid believes the 15-year-old's development across formats will be crucial if he is to fulfil his potential.

In a recent interaction, Dravid stressed the importance of giving Sooryavanshi opportunities to develop his first-class game alongside his white-ball commitments. He said Indian cricket need...