By Devadyuti Das | Updated: April 28, 2026 8:11 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the huge allegation made by former PCB official against Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in middle of IPL 2026 season.
Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is getting ready to face Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 match in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is alleged to be using 'AI chip' in his bat. The 15-year-old RR opener is third highest run-getter in IPL 2026 currently.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board analyst Nauman Niaz has made allegations against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. When Sooryavanshi smashed four sixes in the very first over against Praful Hinge, then what’s left in the powerplay? His strike rate is over 200," Niaz said on the 'Smash It' show on YouTube. "I really wonder what that kid has been. I think people need to check him at this point. Just like how you go through the doping tests, he also needs to check if he used an AI chip in his bat. That doesn’t look human. He is unreal."
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 357 runs in IPL 2026 so far with a strike-rate of over 234.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become eligible to play for Team India after turning 15 years of age last month. Sooryavanshi could be picked for India's T20 tour Ireland and Zimbabwe next month.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was retained for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been embroiled in controversy with Manu Bhaker too. India's Olympic medal-winning shooter was asked about Sooryavanshi which has been criticized on social media. "If the mentorship is right and the environment supports growth, age is just a number -- talent has no timeline. It can be spotted at 6 or even 60. With the right guidance, I'm sure Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can be the next big star of Indian cricket," Bhaker said about Sooryavanshi.