Yograj Singh openly challenges Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre
Published - 12 Jun 2025, 04:31 PM | Updated - 12 Jun 2025, 05:02 PM
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Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh has challenged the new generation of players like Ayush Mhatre and the teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi to shine in Test cricket, which he believes is the toughest and most respected format of the game.
Fans continue to rave over Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive IPL debut at just 14 years of age. Vaibhav made headlines with his brilliant batting for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 and impressed everyone with his fearless style and big-hitting skills.
Yograj Singh challenges India's young generation to prove themselves in Test Cricket
However, the legendary Indian all-rounder’s father, who is known for his fiery views and tough-love approach, challenged the youngsters to build the kind of fitness and mental strength needed to survive the intense grind of five-day matches.
He emphasized that the glamour of T20 can make stars overnight, but only Test cricket creates legends.
Yograj noted that it’s not just about quick runs but also about showing patience and skill over a long period, saying the red-ball game is the true test to determine a player’s ability.
Can you survive five days?: Yograj Singh targets Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre
Yograj Singh was quoted as saying by InsideSport, “My vision is Test cricket. Can you survive five days? That’s the real test. 50 overs—fair enough. 20 overs—fair enough. I don’t go by these formats.:
"But since they (formats) are there, you should be fit enough to play all three formats. Why do you struggle? Because you are only concentrating on T20, IPL, and 50 overs. That’s the way we are.”
The former Indian bowler has criticized the modern-day coaches for making big decisions while sitting in AC rooms.
He said that many of them don't step out to see what's happening on the ground, but he trains young cricketers under the hot sun in Chandigarh.
Yograj Singh slams AC room coaches, says real players are made on the ground
The coach said that he is watching the youngsters’ game closely and helping them improve with real effort and produce brilliant cricketers like his son Yuvraj Singh.
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Yograj Singh signed off by saying, “All the coaches and all the administrators want to sit in the air conditioning and do things. Here, I am under 48 degrees Celsius, having a passion for producing more brilliant cricketers like Yuvraj Singh.”
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YOGRAJ SINGH SAID:
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to shine with the bat
Meanwhile, Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to impress everyone with his powerful performances. In a recent red-ball practice match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, the teenage batter smashed a stunning 190 runs off just 90 balls.
His aggressive knock has once again highlighted his potential in longer formats of the game. After his consistent performances at the junior level and memorable IPL 2025, Vaibhav was named in India’s Under-19 squad led by Ayush Mhatre for an upcoming tour of England. This exciting tour will give India’s next-gen cricketers valuable international exposure.
The tour includes a 50-over warm-up game, five Youth One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and two multi-day Youth Tests. The India Under-19 team’s upcoming tour of England will get underway on June 27 with the first ODI and will wrap up with the second Youth Test starting on July 20 in Chelmsford.
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