British cricketer Jos Buttler commended 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, lauding him as one of the most promising young talents he has ever witnessed. The interaction, captured in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals, quickly gained traction on various social media platforms.
The spontaneous exchange occurred during a training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Buttler engaged in conversation with Sooryavanshi alongside team manager Romy Bhinder. In the video, Buttler expressed his admiration for Sooryavanshi’s bold approach and recent outstanding performances.
Buttler remarked, “He’s the best player I’ve seen,” envisioning a bright future for the young talent, reminiscing about Sooryavanshi’s remarkable 175-run knock off just 80 balls against England in the 2026 U19 World Cup.
Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise has garnered attention in youth cricket and the IPL, where his ability to dominate bowling attacks at a tender age has captivated the cricketing community.
Continuing his stellar form, Sooryavanshi blazed a quickfire 52 off only 17 deliveries against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati during IPL 2026. As the youngest centurion in IPL history and holder of one of the fastest centuries in the tournament, Sooryavanshi is establishing himself as a prodigious talent.
During the interaction, Bhinder disclosed Sooryavanshi’s aspirations of emulating Buttler’s illustrious career filled with accolades. Rajasthan’s faith in the young cricketer is already paying off, as he showcases both confidence and maturity beyond his years.
Meanwhile, Buttler aims to regain his form in IPL 2026 following a slow start to the season, scoring 38 off 33 balls in Gujarat’s opening match against Punjab Kings. Ahead of their encounter in Ahmedabad, the focus will not only be on established stars but also on the emerging talent poised to make a significant impact.
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