Who is this person in the ‘shadow’ of Vaibhav Suryavanshi? Fulfilling great responsibility from the field to the dugout

New Delhi . 15-year-old young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has caught the attention of the whole world with his explosive performance in IPL 2026. But behind his records and success, there is also a person who, staying away from the glare of the cameras, constantly stood with him like a shadow. This person is Romy Bhinder, who is not only the team manager of Rajasthan Royals, but is also playing the role of Vaibhav’s guardian and mentor.

Throughout the IPL season, Romi Bhinder was often seen with Vaibhav in the dugout, boundary line, team bus and post match events. Whenever the young players came on the field or became a part of any big moment, Romy was always present around them. This is the reason why this question kept arising among the fans as to who is this person who is seen with them everywhere.

Actually, being a minor player, it was necessary for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to have an official guardian under BCCI and IPL rules. Romi Bhinder became the support for this young player, who suddenly came into limelight in the cricket world from Tajpur village in Samastipur district of Bihar, who helped him maintain the balance between the fast pace, pressure and glamor of IPL.

Romi Bhinder’s experience in cricket is also quite long. He has played club cricket in England and has been associated with cricket at Vidarbha, Maharashtra and Nagpur University level in India. After this he made his mark in cricket management and talent development. Along with being associated with the World Cricket Academy, he has also played an important role in grassroots cricket and the development of young players. His experience in IPL also is almost two decades old. He has been associated with Rajasthan Royals since the first season, where he has played roles like Liaison Officer and Assistant Manager.

However, he also came into controversy after a video surfaced of him using his mobile during a match in IPL 2026. BCCI’s anti-corruption unit issued him a notice and later fined him, although investigation revealed that the case was not a serious rule violation. Despite this, Romi Bhinder served as a strong support for Vaibhav on and off the field. Even when the young players became emotional after missing a century, Romi supported them and encouraged them.

Today, when Vaibhav Suryavanshi is creating new records with his performance, the role of this unknown but important person standing behind him is being considered equally big, who is seen giving him guidance and protection at every step.