Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise in the Indian Premier League 2026 has made him one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the country. This 15-year-old boy from Samastipur, biharHis form has been sensational and his stardom has grown, attracting more and more attention off the pitch. However, amid the hype and endorsement deals, former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull has issued a timely warning. Soriyavanshi first attracted widespread attention with his explosive knock in the Under-19 World Cup final against England. Since then, his profile has continued to grow and he has received several recognitions. While Durr’s success was celebrated, he expressed concerns about the people surrounding the young batsman at this crucial stage of his career. “It’s a warning. He’s already a superstar. If things continue, we all hope that he will go on to be a superstar, an Indian superstar, especially in white-ball cricket. It’s the people you surround yourself with. He will have every management company looking for him and trying to find a deal for him,” Durr told Cricbuzz. Dull emphasized that whoever manages Sooryavanshi must prioritize his long-term growth over financial gains. He pointed out that many agencies tend to focus more on their own interests rather than protecting the careers of young players. “Management companies and managers are there to look after you. Too many of them only have their own interests in mind. How much money can I make from this young man? How much money can my company make from this young man? That’s the biggest problem I have with global management companies,” he added. On the pitch, Soriyavanshi backed up the hype with a stellar performance. He has scored two half-centuries in IPL 2026, both at an impressive pace, off just 15 balls. He broke the century record last season when he smashed the fastest century by an Indian in the tournament in just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans. His first setback of the season came on Monday when he was dismissed by Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Praful Hinge for a golden duck. Despite such issues, his overall impact has been huge. Duer reiterated that a teenager must be wary of outside influences and make sure he surrounds himself with people who truly care about his development. “They’re all worried about what they’re going to make, rather than how should I take care of this young man? How much should I take care of for his career? And don’t let him do too much at this point. Longevity should be there. If you stop performing they’ll go after the next player because that’s what managers do,” Doerr said. “Be careful of the people around you. If he has a good family and upbringing, he will be fine. But be careful of sharks,” he added.rajasthan royals On Monday, they suffered their first defeat of the season after losing four games in a row to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a formidable 216/6 under the captaincy Ishan Kishan Leading with an outstanding 91 points. In reply, Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 159 runs. Debutant pacer Praful Hinge made an immediate impact, picking up three wickets in his first over, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s prized scalp for a golden duck. Rajasthan were in deep trouble at 9/5 before a partnership of a fighting century between Donovan Ferreira and Donovan Ferreira. Ravindra Jadeja Help them recover somewhat and reach 159.
