'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has skill but...': Shikhar Dhawan gives his verdict on India's teenage batting sensation originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Shikhar Dhawan praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting, calls his rise special.The Indian teen scored 151 runs in 3 T20Is and won Player of Series award against Zimbabwe.Dhawansays courage, not just skill, sets the youngster apart.Shikhar Dhawan lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting styleFormer India opener Shikhar Dhawan has heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as he has taken a liking to his aggressive batting approach. The former opener believes that his ability to deliver at such a young age is a remarkable quality which sets him apart from his peers.The 15-year-old recently enjoyed a standout T20I series against Zimbabwe, scoring 151 runs across three matches to claim his first-ever Player of the Series honour, as India completed a comprehensive 3-0 series sweep.That performance came shortly after his earlier milestone during the T20I series against England, where he became India's youngest-ever international debutant. He had an outstanding IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals, where he amassed 776 runs at a striking rate of 237.30, including a century and five half-centuries.He finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer while setting a new benchmark with 72 sixes.Speaking to news agency ANI, Dhawan described reaching international cricket at just 15 as a remarkable achievement in itself."He is batting very superbly. And it's a very big thing that at the age of 15 or 16, reaching the international level first is a big thing in itself," Dhawan said.MORE:'They are legends': Rohit and Virat backed to deliver 2027 WC glory by IND teammate BCCI/Creimas Dhawan credits Sooryavanshi's mindset over raw talent aloneAccording to Dhawan, talent alone doesn't explain what makes Sooryavanshi special. He believes that it's the courage and attacking mindset he brings to the crease at such a young age that truly sets him apart from other emerging players."Even when he was playing in the IPL. But the way he hits fours and sixes, that's a wonderful thing. Having skill is one thing, but having the heart for it, and that too at 15, is a very big thing. And I'm sure that his present is also very good and his future will also be very good," Dhawan said.However, Sooryavanshi will have to remain on his toes as Sanju Samson is waiting on the wings, and a lean patch of form will see the Chennai Super Kings batter making a claim for the opening slot.Abhishek Sharma is already under the scanner, and Sooryavanshi will need to remain consistent to hold on to his starting berth.MORE:Full list of injuries suffered by India stars in 2026: Latest updates with Indian cricket in a fitness crisisDhawan's assessment of Sooryavanshi rings trueDhawan's observation cuts to something often overlooked when evaluating young cricketing talent: technical skill can be coached and refined over time, but the temperament to play fearlessly under pressure at 15 is far harder to instil.Sooryavanshi's numbers across formats, whether in the IPL, Under-19 cricket, or now international T20Is, consistently reflect a player unafraid of failure, a trait that often separates fleeting prodigies from those who sustain success.MORE:India vs Bangladesh series: Exploring why the proposed white ball tour is yet to be clearedThat said, expectations around teenage cricketers can quickly spiral into unrealistic territory, and it's worth remembering that international bowling attacks will only grow more nuanced as opposition scouts study his game more closely.If Sooryavanshi can pair his current fearlessness with the tactical maturity that typically develops with experience, his long-term ceiling does appear exceptionally high.For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary, and to share your voice, head to ourFacebook,InstagramandX (Twitter)pages.