# Uthappa draws Kambli, Shaw parallel for Sooryavanshi

2026-08-06T18:26:51+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Shikhar Dhawan have weighed in on teenage batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who at 15 has already debuted for India and dominated the IPL with 776 runs and 72 sixes. Uthappa warned that talent alone is not enough, citing Vinod Kambli and Prithvi Shaw as examples of gifted players who faded. He stressed the need for proper mentorship and protection from distractions. Dhawan praised Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting but agreed that skill must be backed by courage and the right mindset. Both urged the youngster to stay focused on cricket rather than commercial commitments.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/remember-kambli-shaw-uthappa-warns-sooryavanshi/20260806.htm>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/having-skill-is-one-thing-shikhar-dhawan-drops-big-verdict-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi/articleshow/133039522.cms>

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