Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets emotional, KKR staff consoles teenager:Varun Chakaravarthy reveals players cried after season’s first win

Rajasthan Royals suffered a narrow four-wicket loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, but what caught everyone’s attention was an emotional moment involving young explosive batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A video of the 15-year-old sitting alone after the match quickly went viral on social media. Meanwhile, Varun Chakaravarthy shared emotional moment inside the KKR dressing room. The youngster looked visibly upset after the defeat, which marked RR’s second consecutive loss. Despite being in the top four, the loss clearly affected him deeply. The match, however, brought relief for KKR as they registered their first win of the season. After consecutive five defeats in the tournament so far, Varun Chakaravarthy shared the emotional outbreak inside the KKR dressing room. Kolkata, after defeating Rajasthan, pushed down the Mumbai Indians at the bottom and stands at eighth spot. However, RR missed the opportunity to climb up to the first position in the standings. Sooryavanshi got emotional as Kolkata and Rajasthan reunite After the game, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was seen sitting alone quietly, appearing to carry the weight of the defeat. His reaction showed how seriously he takes his performances, even at such a young age. In a heartwarming moment, Dishant Yagnik, fielding coach of the KKR support staff walked up to him and offered words of comfort. This gesture was widely appreciated, highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship beyond competition. Coach Vikram Rathour backs the young talent After the match, RR head coach Vikram Rathour spoke about the youngster’s future and possible India selection. He advised patience and confidence in the selection process. He said, “There are five selectors for him. They are very capable. When they feel the time is right, I am sure he will get into the team. So, forecasting or predicting is not the right thing, I think.” “Let him play cricket. He is enjoying it. If he keeps playing well, he will get into the Indian team. There is absolutely no doubt,” he concluded. His words reflected the belief the team management has in Sooryavanshi’s talent and potential. Varun Chakaravarthy shared emotional moments from KKR camp too Interestingly, emotions were not limited to the RR camp. KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed that there were emotional scenes in their dressing room as well after the win. He said, “Very, very significant. I can tell you I saw many tears in the dressing room today, which we didn’t even see in the year we won the IPL in 2024.” “The main credit goes to the coaching staff because they didn’t let the outside noise affect us. There were too many people making judgments which were totally baseless. At such times, you need a strong core, and we have that.” he concluded.