Rajasthan Royals (RR) young Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to conquer hearts IPL 2026not just for his fearless batting but also for his humility off the field. The 15-year-old sensation has emerged as one of the shining stars of the season after producing a string of explosive performances for RR under immense pressure.
Ahead of Rajasthan’s Eliminator clash Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) In Mullanpur, Vaibhav was seen touching the feet of the legendary former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar and former Indian batter Sanjay Bangar seek their blessings. The touching gesture quickly became a talking point among his fans, and Gavaskar later revealed his simple message to the teenager.
Sunil Gavaskar reveals his message for Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Talking about his interaction with the Rajasthan Royals youngster on the Sports Talk show, Gavaskar revealed that he has just one short message for Vaibhav ahead of the big game. The battle legend said to the young man: “Go on, son… go on.”
Gavaskar explained that Vaibhav’s fearless approach and confidence at such a young age left a deep impression on him. The former India captain added that he would have given the same advice to the teenager even if he was batting alongside him.
This moment became even more important after Vaibhav scored yet another sensational knock in the Eliminator. The left-handed batsman smashed a breathtaking 97 in just 29 deliveries against Hyderabad. Dust Hinge. His innings included a brutal onslaught against the SRH bowling attack and instantly became one of the standout knocks of IPL 2026.
Gavaskar backs Vaibhav for India T20 selection
Gavaskar didn’t settle for just praise and even backed Vaibhav for an early call-up to India’s T20I side. The cricket icon stated that such performances deserve serious consideration by the selectors irrespective of the player’s age.
According to Gavaskar, Vaibhav has already shown the temperament and fearless mindset required at the highest level by picking apart seasoned international bowlers throughout the tournament. The legendary opener also suggested that IPL 2026 could finally be remembered as the season that introduced Indian cricket to its next big superstar.
While the debate surrounding India’s selection continues to intensify, Vaibhav’s remarkable rise has already become one of the biggest stories of the IPL season. At just 15, the Rajasthan Royals all-rounder has impressed not only with his powerful batting but also with the maturity and respect he has shown beyond the boundary ropes.
