Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag had successful shoulder surgery in Mumbai. The all-rounder is expected to miss the 2026-27 season due to recovery. He also missed India A series due to hamstring injury.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting sensation, dominated IPL 2026 with 776 runs at a 237.30 strike rate, smashing 72 sixes. His destructive innings, including a 97 off 29 balls in the Eliminator, drew admiration from peers like Krunal Pandya, who hailed him as a 'generational talent' with both power and strategic batting skills.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals has become an IPL sensation, scoring 776 runs and winning multiple awards. His unique batting style has drawn praise from former cricketers like Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals has become an IPL sensation, scoring 776 runs and winning multiple awards. His unique batting style has impressed former cricketers like Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan.
England captain Ben Stokes defended fast bowler Jofra Archer against criticism for missing the first Test due to IPL commitments. Stokes stated modern cricket's franchise leagues offer opportunities unavailable in the past, and mishandling such situations could deter players from international cricket.
England captain Ben Stokes has defended fast bowler Jofra Archer, who is missing the first Test against New Zealand due to IPL commitments. Stokes stated that the modern cricket landscape, with franchise leagues, is different from the past and that mishandling such situations could deter players from international cricket.
Lalit Modi has predicted that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who dominated IPL 2026, could become the biggest global superstar, surpassing Hollywood and Bollywood stars. Sooryavanshi was the tournament's leading run-scorer and MVP.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, believes his team fell short by 10-12 runs in Qualifier 2. He regrets not keeping strike more during middle overs on a sticky pitch, making it tough for new batters. Despite the exit, he was IPL 2026's top scorer with 776 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals dominated individual awards, including Orange Cap and MVP, while Kagiso Rabada won the Purple Cap.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, made history in IPL 2026 by winning five major individual awards, including the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player. He scored 776 runs and smashed a record 72 sixes, redefining batting possibilities in the tournament.
Gujarat Titans secured their third IPL final in five years, defeating Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, driven by key factors: the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, Jason Holder's transformative inclusion, and a lethal bowling powerhouse led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared an emotional post after Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 campaign ended with a 7-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, despite his 96 off 47 balls.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 off 47 balls wasn't enough for Rajasthan Royals to reach the IPL 2026 final, as they lost to Gujarat Titans by 7 wickets despite posting 214/6.
WWE superstar Drew McIntyre praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old IPL batting prodigy, for his fearless displays, despite Rajasthan Royals' exit from IPL 2026 after a 7-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill's 104 off 53 balls, achieved the highest successful chase in IPL Qualifier/Playoff history (215 runs) against Rajasthan Royals, advancing to the 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96 off 47 balls couldn't prevent Rajasthan Royals' 7-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans, who secured a spot in the IPL 2026 final with Shubman Gill's unbeaten 104.
Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 'more than ready' for an India call-up, according to head coach Kumar Sangakkara, after a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign with 776 runs in 16 innings at a 237.30 strike rate.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill's captain's knock of 104 off 53 balls, achieved the highest successful chase in franchise history (215 runs in 18.4 overs) to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in IPL Qualifier 2, advancing to their third IPL final in five seasons.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, despite being a key figure in India's Test team, faces inconsistent opportunities in white-ball formats and potential overshadowing in Rajasthan Royals, prompting suggestions for a team change, with Mumbai Indians proposed as a logical destination.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 97 off 29 balls with 12 sixes, breaking Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in an IPL season (65), leading Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, prompting widespread praise from cricket legends and public figures.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Chris Gayle's IPL record with 65 sixes in a season
The IPL 2026 season highlighted poor workload management as Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Riyan Parag played with injuries, sparking concerns over prioritization of fitness over performance.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 97 off 29 balls in IPL 2026 Eliminator, Praful Hinge takes his wicket
Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting approach after their 47-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, suggesting Travis Head's future with the team should be reassessed.
