‘Vaibhav’s having a wonderful time’ Anil Kumble heaps praise on the youngstar
Updated On: 11 April, 2026 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
India spin great Anil Kumble says RR’s teenaged opener Sooryavanshi is enjoying his batting and need not be rushed into national set-up just yet

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Pic/IPL
Former India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has no doubt that teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is on the radar of the national selectors. However, he has cautioned against rushing the attacking left-hander into the senior India team.
Before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals match on Friday, RR opener Sooryavanshi, had played 10 IPL games, hammering 374 runs at a strike rate of 218.71, including one century and a couple of half-centuries. He also smashed world-class Mumbai Indians pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, scoring a 14-ball 39 (1x4, 5x6) at Guwahati last Tuesday.

