Jaipur: Since making his debut for Rajasthan Royals i Indian Premier League (IPL) In the past year, Vibhu Suryavanshi has repeatedly warned against getting swept away by the inevitable stardom and popularity. The consensus remains, both then and now, that his ability to handle immense pressure will be the deciding factor in his career going forward.Over the past year, the 14-year-old’s pace has been nothing short of spectacular. By scoring massive runs throughout the tournament, he has fueled the hype surrounding his evolution as a formidable left-handed batsman.
The Bihar-born prodigy is essentially learning to handle this whirlwind of decency on the job as he navigates the frenzy of fame and fanfare amidst his relentless schedule of matches and commitments. And that seems to have begun to steadily eschew the spotlight from coaches and seniors, helping her stay grounded as her profile rises.“I am more focused on my work. Whenever you do well in any field or reach a good position, you get attention. It depends on you and how you handle it. So I mostly try to focus on my game. Also, there are regular matches, so I am busy,” he said during a Royals event here on Monday, which includes all-round and Javendra was also a participant. Leg-spinner Yash Raj Panja. Representing India on the biggest stages gives Vaibhav the deepest satisfaction and greatest source of pride. For the young prodigy, nothing compares to the thrill and emotional weight of his match-defining performance in the final of the 2026 U-19 World Cup, a knock that helped India clinch its sixth title. “My personal favorite would have to be from the last Under-19 World Cup we played. I played a crucial innings in the final, which is very special for me. Although I scored a century in my first IPL season, the U-19 World Cup was a unique experience for me because you can only play one U-19 WC and I played a vital role in the team’s victory. It was a very proud moment and that knock is very special to me. And in the IPL, I will get more opportunities to score big runs.”In the final of the World Cup held in Harare, he scored 175 runs off just 80 balls against England. His record-breaking innings, which included 15 fours and 15 sixes, propelled India to a mammoth total of 411 as India defeated England by a dominant 100-run margin, the biggest in the history of the U-19 World Cup final.
