Jos Buttler heaped praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, calling the 15-year-old one of the most exciting young talents he has ever seen. The interaction captured in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals quickly went viral on social media.
The candid moment took place during a training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where Buttler was seen chatting with Sooryavanshi along with team manager Romy Bhinder. Sharing a chat with Vaibhav in the video, Buttler told him how impressed he was with the youngster’s fearless approach and recent performances.
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“He is the best player I have ever seen,” Buttler said.
“Imagine when he’s 21 or 25, the world is at his feet,” he added, recalling Sooryavanshi’s stunning 175 off just 80 balls against England in the 2026 U-19 World Cup.
The praise comes against the backdrop of a rapid rise for Sooryavanshi, who has already made a strong impression in both youth cricket and the IPL. His ability to command attacks at such a young age has attracted attention from across the cricketing world.
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He carried that form into IPL 2026 as he smashed 52 off just 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. The youngest centurion in IPL history and owner of one of the fastest hundreds in the tournament, Sooryavanshi continues to build his reputation as a generational talent.
During the interaction, Bhinder revealed that the teenager has ambitions to build a trophy-laden career similar to Buttler’s.
For the Rajasthani, that belief is already translating into performances, with the youngster showing confidence and composure beyond his years.
Meanwhile, Buttler himself will be looking to rediscover his rhythm in IPL 2026 after a quiet start to the season, scoring 38 off 33 balls in Gujarat’s opening defeat to Punjab Kings. As the two sides prepare to meet in Ahmedabad, the focus will not only be on the established stars but also on the rising name who looks set to take the next big step.
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April 4, 2026 1:32 PM IST
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