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Vaibhav Suryavanshi During RR’s Preparatory Camp for IPL 2026 (X.com)
Indian teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, is once again in the limelight, flexing his raw power while batting during Rajasthan Royals’ training camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The one-time title winners have begun their preparations for the 19th edition.
Meanwhile, the 14-year-old is skipping his CBSE Class 10 board exams to focus on the upcoming IPL 2026. Thus, joining his IPL team, RR, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has at his absolute best, displaying his hard-hitting powers.
WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks water pipe with a massive six during RR training camp
As seen in the video shared on the Rajasthan Royals’ social media channel, Suryavanshi smashed a gigantic six with a pull shot. The powerful hit, coming right off the middle of his bat, struck a water pipe just outside the ground. The shot struck so hard that it broke the pipe.
The youngest player to play in the cash-rich league, IPL, Vaibahv Suryavanshi, was retained by the Rajasthan-based franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction for a whopping INR 1.1 Crore. This came after his exploits in the 19th edition, especially stunning the fans by smashing the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, scoring 100 in just 35 balls.
Moreover, he ended the tournament with highly impressive numbers. Playing seven games in his maiden IPL season, the teenager piled up 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55.
On top of that, the left-hander has played 18 T20s so far, piling up 701 runs at an average of 41.23 at an invincible strike rate of 204.37. Suryavanshi has amassed 3 centuries and a solitary half-century in the shortest format.
Given his brilliant form and the newly appointed captain, the Rajasthan Royals will be expecting the 14-year-old to carry his IPL 2025 form into the upcoming season.
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Under-transition RR seek indemnity waiver for IPL 2026 Jaipur matches
Rajasthan Royals are racing to get their home ground ready for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season and have sought an indemnity waiver from the state government to host matches in Jaipur.
The request follows concerns raised by an independent auditor and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the venue's readiness.
Amid uncertainty over the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the Indian board has not been able to share the final IPL schedule with the franchises.
Meanwhile, the one-time IPL winners are in transition, moving on from former captain Sanju Samson’s era, after his trade to the Chennai Super Kings, in return for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Hence, naming the young Riyan Parag as the new captain.
On the other hand, legendary Sri Lankan batter Kumar Sangakkara has also replaced Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 IPL season, returning to the role while continuing in his duties as Director of Cricket.
Consequently, amid all the shifts, evolution, and the venue uncertainty, the Rajasthan-based franchise will have to regroup and strategise accordingly.
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