Sooryavanshi’s RR future in doubt? Stuart Broad believes 'he can go into auction'
Stuart Broad lauded Rajasthan Royals for their foresight in signing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a teenage prodigy who has set IPL 2026 ablaze. Initially questioned, the move has paid dividends as Sooryavanshi leads the run charts with explosive batting. Broad believes the young star's value will skyrocket if he enters the auction, highlighting the Royals' astute scouting.
The former England fast bowler heaped praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive performances in IPL 2026, while also reflecting on Rajasthan Royals’ bold decision to sign him. He added that if Sooryavanshi enters the auction, he could command a significantly higher price. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in sensational form since making his IPL debut in 2025.
Bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1. 1 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, the move was initially questioned by many. However, the teenage prodigy has silenced all critics with his performances.
After scoring a century in his debut season, Sooryavanshi has elevated his game further in IPL 2026. His scores this season read: 52, 31, 39, 78, 0, 46, 8, 103, and 43, a remarkable run of consistency and explosiveness. He currently tops the run-scoring charts with 400 runs in nine innings, averaging 44.
44 at a staggering strike rate of 238. 09, becoming the first player to cross the 400-run mark in IPL 2026. Stuart Broad’s take on RR’s bold call Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad praised Rajasthan Royals’ scouting system while reflecting on the bold decision to sign such a young player.