Hindustan Times ·
Rashid Khan breaks down what makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unique: ‘You hardly see that at this age’
Rashid Khan was also full of praise for Sooryavanshi, highlighting the youngster’s fearless approach and ability to read the game despite his age.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already taken the cricketing world by storm, with the spotlight on the 15-year-old extending far beyond India. He has quickly become one of the biggest talking points in world cricket, with his rise coming at an age when most players are only beginning to find their feet. Sooryavanshi burst onto the IPL scene in the latter stages of 2025 and then announced himself on the biggest stage at the Under-19 World Cup, producing a knock to remember in the final. But that was only the beginning. He followed it up with a season to remember in IPL 2026, playing fearless cricket against some of the best bowlers in the world and playing a key role in carrying the Rajasthan Royals into the playoffs. His rapid rise has now made him one of cricket’s most closely watched young stars.
Afghanistan spin maestro Rashid Khan was also full of praise for Sooryavanshi, highlighting the youngster’s fearless approach and ability to read the game despite his age. The Afghanistan star pointed to his shot selection, game awareness and natural power as qualities that set him apart from other young players.