In the ongoing IPL 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, has made a significant impact by scoring 404 runs in 10 matches at an impressive strike rate of 237.64. His aggressive style of play has garnered attention and praise, with some fans advocating for his selection in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. When asked for his opinion on Sooryavanshi, Kapil Dev, the renowned captain of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team, stated that he does not regularly follow matches and believes that experts like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Harsha Bhogle are more qualified to comment on the young player's performance. Additionally, Kyle Jamieson, a pacer for Delhi Capitals, reflected on the pressure he felt while bowling to Sooryavanshi, noting that the young player's rising reputation added intensity to their match-up. Jamieson acknowledged that despite prior planning, the situation felt unique, especially after dismissing Sooryavanshi early in the innings. Following the match against Rajasthan Royals, Jamieson was penalized with a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct due to aggressive behavior towards Sooryavanshi.