In the aftermath of Rajasthan Royals' defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026, assistant coach Vikram Rathour provided an update on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is recovering from a potential hamstring injury. Rathour described Sooryavanshi as a 'very special player' and reassured that while there were initial concerns about the injury, it currently does not seem serious. A more detailed assessment is expected soon. The match itself saw RR post a formidable total of 228 runs, thanks to Sooryavanshi's explosive 103 off 37 balls. However, SRH successfully chased down the target in 18.3 overs, with standout performances from Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, who scored 74 off 31 and 57 off 29 respectively. Rathour also reflected on the team's missed opportunities, particularly dropped catches, which he identified as a critical factor in their loss. Additionally, he expressed confidence in Riyan Parag, stating that his recent batting struggles are a normal part of the game and that he is working hard in practice.