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Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, is navigating the pressures of IPL stardom, focusing on his game amidst rising popularity. His career highlight remains a match-defining 175 off 80 balls in the 2026 U-19 World Cup final, a performance that secured India's sixth title and is cherished above his IPL century.
JAIPUR: Since making his debut for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been repeatedly cautioned against being swept away by the inevitable stardom and popularity. Both then and now, the consensus remains that his ability to cope with immense pressure will be the defining factor of his career going forward. 129625962 The 14-year-old’s trajectory over the past year has been nothing short of spectacular.
By piling up massive runs across tournaments, he has intensified the hype surrounding his evolution as a formidable left-handed batter. The Bihar-born prodigy is essentially learning to manage this whirlwind of adulation on the job as he navigates the frenzy of fame and fanfare amid his relentless schedule of matches and commitments. And it appears the constant refrain from coaches and seniors to stay focused has begun to sink in, helping him stay grounded as his profile continues to soar.
“I am focusing more on my work. Whenever you perform well in any field or reach a good position, you are bound to get attention. It is up to you how you handle it and how you manage it.
So I mostly try to focus on my game. Also, there are regular matches coming up, so I’m occupied there,” he said during a Royals event here on Monday, which was also attended by veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja. Vaibhav finds deepest satisfaction and greatest source of pride in representing India on the biggest stages.