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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Source: X)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the biggest talking point of Indian cricket after his sensational performances in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player broke multiple records and won several individual awards in the recently concluded IPL 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's outstanding season earned him a maiden call-up to the Indian team. He has been included in India's squads for the Ireland series, England series, and the Asian Games.
After his remarkable performances, he also received several prestigious IPL awards, including the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
However, despite winning a brand-new Tata Sierra SUV as part of his IPL rewards, there is one thing: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cannot drive it.
Interestingly, there is another restriction that is he also cannot advertise cars because of his age.
IPL 2026 Will Be Remembered For Sooryavanshi
IPL 2026 will be remembered for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's incredible performance. The teenage sensation produced one of the greatest batting performances in the tournament's history.
He scored a staggering 776 runs in just 16 matches at an extraordinary strike rate of 237.31 and average of 48.50.
His incredible campaign earned him several major awards, including the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament, Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, Super Sixes of the Season and Most Valuable Player of IPL 2026.
Why Can't Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Drive His Tata Sierra SUV?
In IPL 2026, Vaibhav received a Tata Sierra SUV after winning the Super Striker of the Season award.
At just 15 years of age, Sooryavanshi is not legally allowed to drive a car in India. According to Indian motor vehicle regulations, an individual must be at least 18 years old to obtain a driving licence for a private car or other Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs).
Although teenagers aged 16 can ride certain gearless two-wheelers with limited engine capacity, driving a car remains restricted until the age of 18.
This means that Vaibhav will have to wait another three years before he can legally drive this car.
What Did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Say About Winning the IPL Prize Car?
Following the IPL season, Rajasthan Royals shared a light-hearted video on social media featuring team manager Romi Bhinder and Sooryavanshi.
During the conversation, Bhinder asked the young player about the car he had won during the tournament.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's response quickly went viral among fans.
"3 saal baad tak rakhunga. Abhi to licence aane do, uske baad chalaunga."
(I will keep it for three years. Let my driving licence come first, then I will drive it.)
He then jokingly added:
"Papa ko bolunga chalane, bagal mein baithunga."
("I will ask my father to drive it, and I will sit next to him.")
Watch the video here:
Why Can't Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Advertise Cars?
Despite being one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026, Sooryavanshi has several restrictions when it comes to advertising certain products, especially cars. The primary reason is that he is a minor.
Since Vaibhav is only 15 years old, he is not legally eligible to obtain a driving licence in India. He is also not able to advertise because that might promote underage driving.
It is important to note that Sooryavanshi also cannot advertise certain financial services, gaming platforms, men’s grooming products, and other age-sensitive categories.
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