In a refreshing display of humility, legendary World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has declined to weigh in on the batting prowess of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Instead, the iconic all-rounder suggested that cricket pundits like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Harsha Bhogle are far better equipped to analyze the young star's game.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old left-handed batsman from Rajasthan Royals (RR), has taken the cricketing world by storm this season. After a dream debut in IPL 2025, he has cemented his place in the Royals' starting XI and is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament. His sensational form has sparked widespread calls for his inclusion in India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.

Speaking at a recent event about the evolution of T20 cricket and Sooryavanshi's rapid rise, Kapil Dev remained cautious, stating, "I don't know because I haven't seen that. I am like you people. Whatever you put on TV, I see, and I try to make sense out of that. Watching cricket at home on TV and then giving judgment is not correct. People who talk and see everybody every day—like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, or Harsha Bhogle—they can make more sense than I can."

The young RR star is firmly in the race for the coveted Orange Cap this season. If he manages to finish as the tournament's top run-scorer, he would become the youngest player in IPL history to achieve that feat. With the cricket world buzzing about his potential, Sooryavanshi's journey is one to watch closely—whether you're a seasoned expert or just a fan enjoying the game from your living room.