Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket sensation, has made waves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, scoring 357 runs in just seven matches. His performance has drawn attention from former West Indies allrounder Carlos Brathwaite, who suggests that Sooryavanshi should be nurtured similarly to how Brian Lara was developed in his early career. Brathwaite believes that keeping Sooryavanshi close to the Indian team would allow him to learn from experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma without rushing him into international cricket. Former Indian wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta agrees, noting that while Sooryavanshi's technical skills are impressive, his mental resilience will be crucial for long-term success. Sooryavanshi's impressive strike rate of 234.86 ranks him among the top batters this season, and he briefly held the Orange Cap before being surpassed by Abhishek Sharma. With his talent and potential, Brathwaite predicts that Sooryavanshi could become a prominent figure in the IPL next season.