Another feather in Vaibhav Suryavanshi's cap in IPL 2026, who said he could soon be seen donning Team India jersey
Currently, one name is dominating the conversation in Indian cricket: that of Rajasthan Royals' young batsman, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The way this 15-year-old has batted in the 2026 IPL has left everyone astounded. From cricket fans to former legends of the game, everyone is showering Vaibhav with praise. Now, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has also made a significant statement regarding this young batsman. He believes that Vaibhav could soon be seen donning the Team India jersey.
Became the Indian batsman with the most sixes in a single season
Playing for the Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has had a truly magnificent season. So far, he has scored 440 runs across 11 innings, maintaining a strike rate of over 236.
On Sunday, Vaibhav Suryavanshi added another feather to his cap. He became the Indian batsman with the most sixes in a single season. Meanwhile, KL Rahul completed 500-plus runs in an IPL season for the eighth time.
Notably, he has asmashed 40 sixes this IPL season. Vaibhav has batted aggressively and fearlessly against some of the biggest names in bowling. His batting exudes a confidence that is rarely seen in a player of such a tender age.
The Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in the 62nd match of IPL 2026. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rajasthan posted a total of 193 runs. In reply, Delhi successfully chased down the target in 19.2 overs, losing 5 wickets in the process.
Vaibhav hit a six off the very first ball for the third time this season
For the third time this season, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a six off the very first ball he faced. His name has now been added to the exclusive list of batsmen in IPL history who have hit a six off the first ball of an innings three times in a single season. Prior to him, Shahrukh Khan (2023), Sunil Narine (2025), and Devdutt Padikkal (2026) had achieved this feat. This marked the eighth instance in the IPL where Vaibhav began his innings with a six. He has achieved this feat five times this season alone.
Additionally, Yashasvi Jaiswal reached the milestone of 4,000 runs in T20 cricket.
Doors to the national team have opened for Vaibhav: Ravi Shastri
Impressed by Vaibhav's batting prowess, Ravi Shastri remarked that the doors to the Indian national team have all but opened for this young player. He acknowledged that T20 cricket serves as the ideal platform to provide opportunities to young talent, and Vaibhav appears fully prepared for this format. Shastri further asserted that, at this moment, Vaibhav could walk straight into the playing XI of several international teams across the globe. According to him, confidence and energy are clearly visible on the young batsman's face.
A Potential Opportunity on the Ireland Tour
The former Indian head coach believes that the upcoming tour of Ireland in June could prove to be the perfect opportunity for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to make his international debut. Should this come to pass, he would join the ranks of the youngest players ever to represent India. He was also recently selected for the India 'A' squad for the very first time. Vaibhav is set to be a part of the India 'A' team for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. A strong performance during this tour could further pave his path toward a spot in the senior Indian team.
New hope for the future of Indian cricket
The manner in which Vaibhav Suryavanshi has batted with such brilliance—handling pressure with remarkable composure at such a young age—has instilled new hope for the future of Indian cricket. Cricket experts believe that if he continues to maintain this level of hard work and consistency, he could evolve into a pivotal player for the Indian team in the years to come. For now, the eyes of the fans remain fixed on his upcoming performances, as everyone eagerly awaits the moment this young star takes the field to represent Team India.