Rajasthan Royals flag 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as next cricket star

Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket Zubin Bharucha said the teenage left‑hander impressed the team during a trial, handling all bowlers with confidence. Bharucha compared him to stars like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, calling him the best player since Sachin Tendulkar. esporist.org

Former Bihar cricketer Samar Quadri recalled watching Vaibhav in Patna, noting his fearless attack on a leg‑spinner. The youngster’s natural talent has made him a talking point in IPL 2026, with RR ready to invest heavily to secure his future.