'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not professional': RCB star’s stunning remark goes viral
Rajasthan Royals' young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, set to turn 15, is poised for IPL 2026 after a record-breaking debut. His meteoric rise includes international centuries and a match-winning U-19 World Cup performance. While lauded for his talent, questions linger about his professional approach off the field, sparking debate among cricket veterans.
With the Indian Premier League 2026 set to begin in just six days, all eyes are once again on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals prodigy, who turns 15 this Friday, returns after a spectacular debut last year when he smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Giants, leaving fans and bowlers stunned. That innings made him the youngest centurion in IPL history and the fastest Indian to reach three figures, surpassing Yusuf Pathan’s record.
Sooryavanshi’s rise has been meteoric. During the IPL mega auction for the 2025 season, he secured a deal worth Rs 1. 1 crore with Rajasthan Royals, making him the youngest player ever to be signed.
Over the past year, he has dominated across continents, scoring centuries in Australia, South Africa, and England. His crowning moment came in the Under-19 World Cup final against England, where he scored a match-winning 175 off just 80 balls, including 15 fours and six sixes each. His 55-ball century is among the fastest in Under-19 World Cup history, helping India lift the trophy for a sixth time.
But as IPL 2026 approaches, Sooryavanshi faces new challenges. Bowlers are believed to have studied his game and will look to expose weaknesses. His talent is unquestionable, and many see him as a potential trailblazer and future legend.