Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Mumbai Indians next? Ex-India cricketer’s post sparks buzz
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is creating a stir, with a social media post hinting at a potential future with the Mumbai Indians. The 15-year-old prodigy has rewritten T20 records, becoming the youngest centurion and showcasing a fearless approach against top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah.
NEW DELHI: The buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi refuses to die down — and now, a fresh talking point has gripped the cricketing world: could the teenage sensation one day don the Mumbai Indians colours? A single social media post from former India cricketer Jatin Paranjape has ignited the chatter, hinting that the 15-year-old prodigy might be destined for the IPL’s most successful talent factory. “Vaibhav Suryavanshi will play against his future team tonight,” Paranjape wrote ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ clash with Mumbai Indians — and the internet hasn’t stopped speculating since.
— jats72 (@jats72) A prodigy rewriting records Sooryavanshi’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1. 1 crore in 2024, the youngster exploded onto the scene in IPL 2025, becoming the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket with a stunning 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans.
His 35-ball hundred was the second-fastest in IPL history. He finished his debut season with 252 runs in just seven games at a staggering strike rate of 206. 55.
ALSO READ: Sooryavanshi: How RR’s talent spotter unearthed Bihar’s boy wonder If there were doubts about a dip in form in his second season, Sooryavanshi has silenced them emphatically. In IPL 2026, he has already amassed 122 runs in three matches at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 248. 97.