Vibhu Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise in the Indian Premier League 2026 season has made him one of the most talked about young cricketers in the country. A 15-year-old boy from Samastipur, springhas been in sensational form, and his growing stardom has brought attention off the field as well. However, amid the hype and endorsement deals, former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Dole has issued a timely warning. Suryavanshi first gained widespread attention with his explosive innings in the U-19 World Cup final against England. Since then, her profile has only grown, with numerous endorsements coming her way. While his success is being celebrated, Dole expressed concern about the type of people around the young batsman at this crucial stage of his career. “That’s a word of caution. He’s already a bit of a superstar. If things continue, we all hope he continues to be a superstar, an Indian superstar, especially in white-ball cricket. Those are the people you surround yourself with. He’s got every management company looking for him and trying to find deals for him,” Dole said on Cricbuzz. Dole stressed that those managing Suryavanshi should prioritize its long-term growth over financial gains. He pointed out that many management companies are more focused on their profits rather than protecting the career of a young player. “Management companies and management people are there to take care of you. A lot of them only think about looking out for themselves. How much can I make from this young man? How much can my company make from this young man? That’s my biggest problem with management companies around the world,” he added. On the field, Suryavanshi has lived up to the hype with stellar performances. He has already scored two half-centuries in IPL 2026, both coming at the pace of just 15 balls. This follows his record-breaking century last season, when he reached the milestone in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans, the fastest century by an Indian in the tournament. He suffered his first shock of the season on Monday, when he was dismissed for a golden duck by Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Praful Hinge. Despite this blip, the overall effect is huge. Dole reiterated that a young person should be wary of outside influences and ensure that he is surrounded by people who genuinely care about his development. “They’re all concerned with what they can make, not how well should I look out for this young man? How much care should I take for his career? And not push him to do too much at the moment. There should be longevity. If you stop performing, they’ll chase the next block because that’s what managers do,” Dole said. “Just be careful who you surround yourself with. If he has a good family and upbringing, he’ll be fine. But just watch out for the sharks,” he added.Rajasthan Royals They suffered their first defeat of the season on Monday, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad after a four-match winning streak. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad put together a formidable total of 216/6 with the captain. Ishan Kishan Led the charge with a brilliant 91. In reply, Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 159. Debutant pacer Parful Hinge made an immediate impact, taking three wickets in his first over, including a valuable scalp of Wahabu Suryavanshi for a golden duck. Rajasthan found themselves in deep trouble at 9/5 at one stage, before a century partnership between Donovan Ferreira Ravindra Jadeja He was helped to recover somewhat and reach 159.
