Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, eyes Chris Gayle's IPL record; joins Rajasthan Royals
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, eyes Chris Gayle's IPL record; joins Rajasthan Royals
- •14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, is preparing for IPL 2026.
- •He will play for Rajasthan Royals under new captain Riyan Parag, who replaced Sanju Samson (traded to Chennai Super Kings).
- •Vaibhav debuted in IPL 2025, scoring 252 runs in 7 matches with a strike rate over 200.
- •He aims to break Chris Gayle's IPL record of 175 runs, a goal he shared with Harsha Bhogle.
- •Despite individual aspirations, Vaibhav prioritizes winning the IPL trophy for Rajasthan Royals under Riyan Parag's leadership.