From IPL Sensation to Sri Lanka’s Biggest Attraction – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Craze Reaches New Heights

Published 6 June 2026 · sports

Rohit Juglan in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, and Amrin Siddique The excitement surrounding young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has travelled from India to Sri Lanka. The 15-year-old

Rohit Juglan in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, and Amrin Siddique The excitement surrounding young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has travelled from India to Sri Lanka. The 15-year-old batting sensation, who earned his maiden India call-up after a stunning IPL season, has now become the centre of attention wherever the Indian team goes. Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 237.30, which made it impossible for India’s selectors to ignore him for the upcoming T20 cycle. The craze surrounding the youngster is so high that even fans in Sri Lanka have started broadcasting his arrival through the media and social media platforms.

Speaking about Sooryavanshi’s selection, chief selector AjitAgarkar said at the press conference, “Regarding Vaibhav, what can we say? The way he has played, even in the play-offs… Vaibhav’s performances almost forced us to pick him.” The buzz was evident from the moment India A landed in Sri Lanka. Fans gathered around the youngster at the airport, lining up for selfies. Instead of focusing on senior players, people wanted photographs with Sooryavanshi, that the star batter had to request for some space before moving on. The excitement continued in Dambulla. From local drivers and Sri Lanka Cricket officials to security staff and net bowlers, everyone seemed eager to meet the young talent who shook the cricketing world.

During India’s training session, several net bowlers queued up to take photographs with him. Despite all the attention, Sooryavanshi appeared completely focused during his first net session after being selected for India. He spent his time in the nets facing both pacers and spinners. He remained committed to his aggressive approach, which has made him one of cricket’s most exciting young talents. Whenever he mistimed a shot, the frustration on his face showed his competitive nature at such a young age. After finishing his session, the youngster sat quietly for a few moments. It seemed that he was soaking in the occasion.

He later posed for photographs with the net bowlers and was congratulated by teammates on his India selection. Sooryavanshi’s rise has been extraordinary. He has scored 1,477 runs in 34 T20 matches at a strike rate of 220.44. In IPL 2025, he became the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket when he smashed 101 from 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals (RR), reaching his century in just 35 deliveries. For latest sports updates: Follow RevSportz