Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was a major attraction at the BCCI Naman Awards, where he was mobbed by fans for selfies. Recognized for his U19 World Cup heroics, the 14-year-old is now set to play a crucial role for the Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was mobbed by fans for a selfie at the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi on Sunday, March 15. Sooryavanshi was one of the star players who were in attendance for the ceremony, where several Indian cricketers were honoured for their outstanding performances during the past season.
Sooryavanshi was in the spotlight at the award ceremony, where he shared the stage with Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson, and Abhishek Sharma. The 14-year-old, who has been one of the most talked-about young talents since his breakthrough IPL debut season last year, attracted significant attention from fans and attendees alike at the prestigious event.
Sooryavanshi was recognised for his role in Team India’s U19 World Cup-winning campaign, especially his match-winning knock of 175 off 80 balls in the final against England, which played a crucial part in India lifting the title.
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Vaibhav’s Fan Craze at the Naman Awards
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was at the centre of attention at the BCCI Naman Awards, given his rising popularity and impressive performances at a very young age. This was evident when several fans approached the teenage sensation for selfies during the event.
In a video that went viral on social media, Sooryavanshi can be seen walking out of the hall where the event took place when a few fans approached him for selfies. Though the 14-year-old appeared a bit tired after attending the ceremony, he still paused to acknowledge a few fans who approached him for selfies before moving ahead.
This highlights the rising stardom of the youngster, who continues to attract attention wherever he goes.
Apart from India’s U19 World Cup-winning campaign, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi featured in the Emerging Stars Asia Cup and the U19 Asia Cup last year. Sooryavanshi was India’s second- highest run-getter of the U19 Asia Cup 2025, amassing 261 runs, including a century and a fifty, at an average of 52.20 in five matches.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be Back for IPL 2026
After his sensational performance in the U19 World Cup, where he was India’s highest run-getter with 439 runs, including a century and 3 fifties, at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49 in seven matches, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will return to the action for the upcoming season of the IPL.
Suryavanshi had a sensational IPL debut season, where he scored 252 runs, including a century and a fifty, at an average of 36 and an astonishing strike rate of 206.55 in seven matches, and will now look to play a critical role in the Royals’ quest for the second IPL triumph.
Having gained experience from his breakthrough season, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will look to carry forward the momentum in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. He is likely to open the innings alongside fellow left–handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order for the Rajasthan Royals.
The franchise will once again rely on the young sensation’s fearless batting at the top as they aim to mount a strong challenge for the IPL 2026 title. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to have a bigger responsibility than in the previous season as the BCCI selectors are likely to keep a close watch on the young batter to fast-track him into the Indian team.
