Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise in IPL circles is gathering speed, and the attention is coming from all corners. After the teenager played a blazing innings of 93 to help Rajasthan Royals chase down 221 against Lucknow Super Giants, the 15-year-old found himself surrounded by broadcasters almost immediately. The buzz didn’t stop there either—LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka even spent time chatting with him after the match. Yet what truly underlined Sooryavanshi’s growing stature happened in the moments following his interview.
As Sooryavanshi was speaking on camera about his batting display, he noticed an Australian cricket icon moving in his direction. It was Lucknow’s head coach Justin Langer, who approached the youngster with a request: a quick photograph together. Typically, players at that age are the ones asking established stars for opportunities. But Sooryavanshi—still awaiting his India debut—has already built a devoted fan base, and Langer’s gesture made it clear he’s part of that following too.
- Sooryavanshi finished addressing the broadcaster and then noticed Justin Langer walking towards him.
- Langer asked for a picture with the teenager.
- Sooryavanshi responded immediately and agreed to the request.
- After a friendly handshake, Langer added a personal touch, saying he would treasure the photograph.
Speaking about the encounter, Sooryavanshi said it was a proud moment for him. He also explained that conversations and interactions with senior cricketers, former players, and coaches help lift his confidence. In his view, their guidance supports him during matches, while he continues to focus on staying calm and going “with the flow.” The teenager added that he wants his form to keep improving as the tournament progresses, and he remains determined to contribute as much as possible to the team’s success.
Sooryavanshi stays focused despite the big chase
Rajasthan Royals are still not officially confirmed for the playoffs, even though they have moved closer to the top four. With qualification scenarios and milestone performances often tempting players to get carried away, Sooryavanshi’s mindset stood out for its steadiness. Rather than fixating on outcomes outside his control, he emphasized continuing the same brand of cricket and enjoying the process.
He said he intends to keep looking for more sixes in the upcoming games. Sooryavanshi noted that the team has already decided to stick with what’s been working, and he urged everyone to enjoy the moment without feeling added pressure. His message was simple: play good cricket, lean into the team’s strengths, and treat the next match as the next challenge rather than a referendum on qualification.
He also acknowledged that the playoff picture is on everyone’s mind, but stressed that the group is trying to improve day by day instead of being distracted by scenarios.
