‘Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is my new favourite player’ – Pat Cummins:RR batting coach Vikram Rathour shares injury update on 15-year-old explosive batter

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left everyone stunned with his explosive batting performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, smashing a breathtaking 36-ball century in Jaipur. His fearless batting impressed SRH captain Pat Cummins, who has now openly admired the young 15-year-old sensation after witnessing the onslaught firsthand. Cummins, who recently returned to action after recovering from an injury, had a tough welcome back. The very first ball he bowled was sent for a six by Sooryavanshi, setting the tone for a brutal innings that put the Rajasthan Royals in a commanding position. However, the match also brought a moment of concern for Rajasthan as Sooryavanshi appeared to pick up an injury soon after reaching his record-breaking hundred. He was seen limping off the field, raising worries among fans, though batting coach Vikram Rathour later provided an update on his condition. ‘My new fdavourite player’: Pat Cummins on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After Sooryavanshi’s brutal carnage with the bat, Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins praised the 15-year-old openly in the post-match presser to the reporters. He said, ““I think he’s my new favourite player. He hits the ball so hard, it’s great to watch. It’s good fun.” “You have to be right on the money as a bowler. If you are not, it’s going a long way. It’s impressive. He has had a great start to his career, and yeah, I like the way he plays. Takes the game on,” he further added. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s injury update The 15-year-old seemed to suffer an injury while fielding early in the second innings. Positioned at covers, Sooryavanshi sprinted after a lofted shot from Ishan Kishan but suddenly stopped midway, holding his right thigh. He looked in visible pain and found it difficult to move, eventually needing assistance from the team physio to leave the field, which initially raised fears of a hamstring issue. At first, the visuals suggested it could be a hamstring strain, but later signs indicated it might have been severe cramps instead. After spending a long time batting in challenging conditions, along with the intense heat in Jaipur, the physical toll appeared to affect the young player significantly. Providing clarity on the situation, Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour eased concerns by saying, “He was feeling something on his hamstring, but now he’s looking okay. He has been treated and is doing fine. We’ll know more in a day or so, but it doesn’t look anything serious,” Vikram confirmed.