By Devadyuti Das | Updated: April 22, 2026 7:59 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about bad news which has come for Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in middle of IPL 2026, ahead of possible debut for Team India this year.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Rajasthan Royals is set to Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 match in Lucknow on Wednesday.
Vabhav Sooryavanshi could make his Team India debut this year in T20I series against Ireland. Sooryavanshi has become eligible to play for India after turning 15 years of age last month.
Former CSK star Ravichandran Ashwin feels Team India cap shouldn't be handed out 'freely'. "Wearing India cap should be a moment of pride. It’s not about making a great debut or playing against a great team – earning that cap should mean something. There must be value attached to it," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel 'Ash ki Baat'.
Ravichandran Ashwin believes players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be sent on 'A' Tours first before making senior India team debut. "If you want to give players exposure, that’s fine – send them on India A tours (instead). You can’t just distribute India caps. If needed, start live telecasts of A tours – people will watch and enjoy them. But you shouldn’t be handing out India caps so freely – it has to carry value," Ashwin said.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was retained for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has strike-rate of over 236 in IPL 2026, while scoring 246 runs in 6 matches.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has hit the most sixes in IPL since his debut last year - 44. Sooryavanshi was 'Player of the Tournament' in India's winning campaign in Under-19 World Cup 2026.