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Virat Kohli’s warm gesture for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as veteran meets teen-wonder after IPL victory

Virat Kohli’s warm gesture for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as veteran meets teen-wonder after IPL victory

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3 min readJun 1, 2026 12:41 PM IST Virat Kohli won 18 years to win an Indian Premier League (IPL) title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and then, he suddenly won two in a row, hitting the winning runs with a six for the second one. Usually, that would be the biggest story at the end of an IPL season but this year, even an event like this can only share space with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old has been lauded by one and all this season and on Sunday evening, he could be seen having a long chat with Kohli. Kohli could be seen putting his arms around Sooryavanshi before seemingly sharing some words of wisdom with the teenager. Kohli’s decorated senior career started a few years before Sooryavanshi was even born. On Sunday, Kohli finished unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls and thus led RCB to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. RCB have thus become just the third team after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to have won the IPL two years in …

Bowling lineups have work cut out: SRH asst coach on Travishek & Vaibhav-Jaiswal | Cricket News

Bowling lineups have work cut out: SRH asst coach on Travishek & Vaibhav-Jaiswal | Cricket News

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4 min readMay 26, 2026 09:42 PM IST With Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator at Mullanpur on Wednesday, the focus will be on the opening pairs of the two sides. Sunrisers’ opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have amassed 563 runs and 393 runs respectively; Royals’ openers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal have amassed 583 runs and 397 runs respectively. Sunrisers’ assistant coach James Franklin quipped that bowling lineups of both sides will have their work cut out in the Eliminator. “Absolutely, I mean, both pairs of openers for both teams are exciting cricketers. They are destructive in their own ways and means. We have obviously seen for a few years now, the dynamic partnership that we have with Travis (Head) and Abhishek (Sharma) and then obviously the emergence from the fag end of last year’s IPL and this IPL, Vaibhav (Sooryavanshi)and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal as an opening partnership has been very destructive. So I would say both the teams’ bowling line-ups have got their work cut out for them. But …

How RR captain Riyan Parag survived controversy, loss of form and fitness issues

How RR captain Riyan Parag survived controversy, loss of form and fitness issues

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Riyan Parag knew what he was walking into when he took over from Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain this season. Replacing a player who had become the face of the franchise was never going to be easy. As Parag himself admitted before IPL 2026 began, Samson was “irreplaceable”, comparing his stature in RR to Virat Kohli’s in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rohit Sharma’s in Mumbai Indians (MI). Now, after nearly two months of noise, Parag walks into the biggest night of his young captaincy as RR gear up for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) challenge in the Eliminator at New Chandigarh on Wednesday. And hanging over the match, inevitably, is Parag himself. All or nothing This IPL has been a strange mix of growth and chaos for the 24-year-old. He has shown flashes of his batting quality and visible leadership moments. There were also off-field distractions, including the controversy around him vaping in the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings. But RR are still alive. And that, in itself, says something …

RR vs GT IPL 2026: GT rise to second after Gill, Rashid dominate proceedings against off-colour RR – Action in Images

RR vs GT IPL 2026: GT rise to second after Gill, Rashid dominate proceedings against off-colour RR – Action in Images

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Published on May 09, 2026 11:33 pm IST A heavy 77-run win for GT after a target of 230 proved to be too far beyond RR following early wickets in the chase. Clinical, four in a row for GT. …read more 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 09, 2026 11:33 pm IST A match to forget for RR on their Pink Promise night, and for Yashasvi Jaiswal making his captaincy debut in the IPL. GT absolutely crush them in Jaipur, winning by 77 runs. A well-rounded performance, one which takes them into second place with a fourth consecutive win.(AFP) 2 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May 09, 2026 11:33 pm IST It was a bad day in the field from the off – Jofra Archer started with a historic 11-ball over, and his poor start meant that RR never really recovered. No standout bowler for them on the night.(AFP) 3 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Published on May …

Why is Riyan Parag not playing IPL 2026 match vs Gujarat Titans? First-time RR captain Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals reason

Why is Riyan Parag not playing IPL 2026 match vs Gujarat Titans? First-time RR captain Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals reason

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Rajasthan Royals were without skipper Riyan Parag for their crucial IPL clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stepping in as captain. It marked Jaiswal’s first outing as skipper in the IPL, and he began on a positive note by winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Parag was ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during Rajasthan’s previous match against Delhi Capitals, a game the Royals ended up losing. His absence came as another setback for Rajasthan at an important stage of the tournament, with the team already struggling to build momentum in the second half of the season. Yashasvi Jaiswal led RR againast Gujarat Titans. (REUTERS) Leading RR for the first time in the IPL, Jaiswal confirmed that regular skipper Riyan missed the clash against Gujarat Titans due to a hamstring injury suffered in the previous game. Jaiswal also spoke about the team changes and his excitement ahead of captaining the side in a crucial encounter. “We are going to bowl first. I think the wicket is pretty good …

Michael Clarke compares Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hype to Sachin Tendulkar: ‘Haven’t seen this before’

Michael Clarke compares Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hype to Sachin Tendulkar: ‘Haven’t seen this before’

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3 min readMay 7, 2026 01:59 PM IST “Well, I haven’t seen this before. I haven’t seen a 15-year-old doing this.” Former Australia captain Michael Clarke perhaps summed up the disbelief around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi better than most after the teenager’s extraordinary rise in IPL 2026. Speaking on Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Clarke compared the scale of the hype around the 15-year-old to the early days of Sachin Tendulkar, while also cautioning against rushing expectations around the youngster’s future in Test cricket. “You know, I think back, and again, you can’t compare. Two very different players. But I remember Sachin Tendulkar coming to Australia as a 17-year-old and, mate, that hype was real. I think he was 16. Was 16. And that hype was earned. That legacy is there for everyone to see,” the 45-year-old said. Sooryavanshi has become one of the biggest talking points of the IPL season, with his fearless strokeplay and composure drawing attention far beyond India. He has made 404 runs in 10 matches for RR in IPL 2026 at a strike rate …

Rahul leads DC to a much-needed win

Rahul leads DC to a much-needed win

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New Delhi: For a while, it seemed like the Delhi Capitals just couldn’t catch a break. They were first outbatted by Punjab Kings in a monster chase at home, then outbowled by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, in a crucial encounter at Jaipur, they chased down 226 to complete a 7-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals and showed they still have their head in the game. KL Rahul (75) powered Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday. (REUTERS) KL Rahul, who was on the receiving end of a heartbreaking loss against PBKS despite his stunning 152*, was at the centre of the victory. He combined with Pathum Nissanka to stitch together a 110-run opening stand, starting the chase on a positive note. Nissanka was the aggressor for most of the Powerplay taking on Jofra Archer (1/46) and Nandre Burger (0/41) and brought up his first IPL fifty. Rahul took charge after that and was especially ruthless in his takedown of Ravi Bishnoi (0/28) who conceded 20 runs in the ninth over. …

Sooryavanshi’s 103 goes in vain as Kishan and Abhishek power SRH to record chase | Cricket News

Sooryavanshi’s 103 goes in vain as Kishan and Abhishek power SRH to record chase | Cricket News

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3 min readApr 26, 2026 12:18 AM IST Synopsis: Sooryavanshi blazed 103 off 37 balls but Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma put on 139 to power SRH to the fourth highest chase in IPL history. Half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma helped SRH chase down 229 and ensure Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s century went in vain. Sooryavanshi tees off Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had scored 54 runs across his previous three innings. For a teenager who had been one of the stories of this IPL, that was a slump. On Saturday in Jaipur, he answered it with 103 off 37 balls. The assault was immediate. Praful Hinge, who had taken three RR wickets in a single over earlier this season, found himself on the receiving end — four sixes in the opening over. Much of the damage came on the leg side, where 63 percent of Sooryavanshi’s runs were scored. He struck 12 sixes in all, eight of them between long-on and square leg. He was dropped on 32 — Aniket Verma putting down a chance off Eshan …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seemingly in tears, consoled by KKR coach after his effort not enough to prevent RR’s second defeat

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seemingly in tears, consoled by KKR coach after his effort not enough to prevent RR’s second defeat

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Modern cricket is often judged by numbers and statistics, but it is the players’ tangible emotions that truly define the essence of the game. A player can be one of the greats or just starting out in their career; expressing emotions on the field is what makes them human and helps them take the next step. Winning and losing are often considered part and parcel of the game, but certain moments caught on the field and shared with the fans help them connect on a deeper level. A similar moment was captured yesterday, April 19, at the Iconic Eden Gardens following the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly ascending in the Orange Cap tally (REUTERS) The video captured an emotional 15-year-old RR rising star, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, disheartened and possibly in tears after his side fell short against hosts KKR. What came next is what cricket is truly about, not just two teams competing on the pitch, but also maintaining the highest respect for opponents in both victory and defeat. …

‘Sooryavanshi set Bumrah up…’: Anil Kumble disects RR wonderkid’s takedown of MI’s pace superstar | Cricket News

‘Sooryavanshi set Bumrah up…’: Anil Kumble disects RR wonderkid’s takedown of MI’s pace superstar | Cricket News

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2 min readApr 8, 2026 09:29 PM IST Fans had to wait to see how Rajasthan Royals’ 15-year-old wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi deals with the genius of Jasprit Bumrah but when the clash finally happened, it didn’t disappoint. Sooryavanshi made his intentions clear the very first ball that he faced from Bumrah, whipping it almost nonchalantly over mid on for six. Former India captain Anil Kumble remarked that Sooryavanshi was making it look easy against one of the best bowlers in the world. “Sooryavanshi makes it look easy against one of the world’s best bowlers,” said Kumble on Star Sports. “First ball, he hits him for a six and then sets him up. He set the bowler up, not the other way around. We’ve generally seen Bumrah set up batters so many times, but here, Sooryavanshi set Bumrah up to bowl that slower ball on the third delivery, and he was waiting for it to hit him for another six.” Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal took a single each after that first delivery after which Bumrah sent in …