NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already turning heads in the cricket world. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals star, who idolises Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh, is aiming to make an impact. Having shone in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 and broken records in the IPL at just 14 last season, he, now 15, is considered a prodigy with immense potential.
When asked if Vaibhav could play for India soon, Yuvraj, speaking on Sports Tak Podcast, said, “IPL cricket has changed everything… As far as Vaibhav is concerned, I think 90% of people already know that he will play for India. The question is not if, but when… But overall, I believe he will play for India. It’s just a matter of when.” He also highlighted the importance of staying grounded: “100%. I think he is an amazing talent. But it’s very important to keep your head on your shoulders, that matters a lot.”Yuvraj Singh has been impressed by his game, adding, “The most remarkable thing about Vaibhav is his bat speed. His bat speed is incredibly fast—honestly, even I didn’t have that kind of speed. I’ve seen very few players with such quick hands… What stood out for me was the way he hit sixes on the off-side, even against good deliveries, that showed real quality.” Yuvraj also added that Vaibhav’s power is all around the ground, not limited to one area, and with more experience, he will only improve.“When I was picked, my only goal was to give the team a good start. I wanted to play my game in the Powerplay, and if I got a good start, I wanted to continue and play long without giving my wicket away. I knew that if I played my shots, the scenario of the game would change,” Sooryavanshi recently told JioStar.With his record-breaking starts and fearlessness, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is widely expected to shine at the international level soon.
