Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Teammate Addresses Jealousy Amid His Meteoric Rise

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India. [Source - AFP]Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken the cricket world by storm at just 15 years of age. The youngster first caught everyone’s attention more than a year ago, and his fearless batting has since made him a name to watch.Since then, Sooryavanshi has continued to rise quickly, earning attention with his performances. His rapid progress has also led to comparisons with other Indian cricketers, raising questions about whether jealousy exists even among his own teammates.Dhruv Jurel Opens Up On Comparisons With Vaibhav SooryavanshiVaibhav Sooryavanshi has created a storm over the last two years. His fearless batting has made him the centre of attention, and with his rise happening so quickly, comparisons with other Indian batters can naturally emerge.His Rajasthan Royals teammate Dhruv Jurel recently opened up about comparisons with Sooryavanshi on Aakash Chopra’s Baith And Bol podcast. Jurel was asked how Indian batters deal with the way Sooryavanshi bats and whether it creates a sense of comparison.“He deserves all the praise. You cannot even dream to smash the ball like he does. A 15-year-old kid smashing everybody. There is no comparison really. Comparisons happen when you think you can do something similar. Here, when we see him, we are just in awe,” Jurel said.Dhruv Jurel Explains Why There Can Be No Jealousy Over Vaibhav SooryavanshiDhruv Jurel has closely watched Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s journey since the youngster was picked by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 at just 13. Since then, his rise has only gathered momentum, making him one of cricket’s most talked-about youngsters. Sooryavanshi went on to make his India debut earlier this year and has shown no signs of slowing down. His fearless batting and ability to take on experienced bowlers have continued to attract attention at every level.With Sooryavanshi grabbing headlines almost every time he bats, Jurel’s response reflected why there may be little room for jealousy among his teammates. Even if players feel like matching his impact, simply trying to repeat what he does is not easy.Also Read: Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube Receive Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Warning From Indian LegendIndian Teammates Continue To Praise Vaibhav SooryavanshiIndian teammates have continued to praise Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as his rise gathers momentum. A few days ago, Washington Sundar highlighted the youngster’s maturity alongside his skills, particularly considering he is already performing at this level aged 15.Jurel, now a regular part of India’s Test setup, has followed Sooryavanshi’s journey closely since his early days. His latest comments further highlighted how the teenager’s fearless approach can make life easier for the batters around him.For Sooryavanshi, the praise from experienced Indian teammates only underlines the impact he is already having at such a young age. Rather than creating pressure around him, his performances appear to be giving those around him a sense of relief as teammates.Also Read: Will Shubman Gill Play India vs West Indies 1st ODI After Elbow Injury? Official Update Issued