The teenager’s fearlessness and ability to dominate experienced bowlers made him one of the biggest talking points of the tournament. His performances not only kept Rajasthan Royals competitive throughout the season, but also sparked discussions over his future with the Indian team.

Zaheer Khan highlights what makes Vaibhav Suryavanshi special

former indian fast bowler zaheer khan praised the young opener and pointed out that there is something special in his approach towards the game. The former Indian fast bowler said that Vaibhav has consistently troubled the opposition bowlers with his aggressive intent, while he has also shown maturity beyond his age.

According to Zaheer, scoring more than 700 runs in a single IPL season is a huge achievement, especially for someone so young. He explained that when a batsman starts dominating in a tournament, opposition teams start developing special plans to target them. However, Vaibhav overcame those challenges and kept scoring runs throughout the campaign.

Talking about the young player on Sports Tak, Zaheer said, “There is something different in Vaibhav… He has had a blast in the IPL. If he gets the right environment, he will go far.” The former Indian fast bowler believes that the teenager has a unique quality that makes him different from many players of his age and if nurtured in the right environment, he can achieve great success.

A record-breaking IPL season for Rajasthan Royals in the opener

Vaibhav enjoyed a historic IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals. The young batsman finished as the Orange Cap winner with 776 runs in 16 matches, while his strike rate stood at over 237. His fearless strokeplay, clean delivery and ability to attack the bowlers ball first made him one of the most destructive batsmen of the competition. Time and again, he has produced match-winning performances and entertained fans with his aggressive brand of cricket.

Zaheer further stressed that being considered in the Indian setup is a significant reward for Vaibhav’s hard work over the past year. He said that if a young player gets the right guidance and develops in the right environment, he has the potential to achieve great things in international cricket.

With growing support from former players and experts, expectations around Vaibhav are rising. However, his IPL 2026 performances have already shown that he has the talent, confidence and mentality required to become one of the biggest stars of Indian cricket.