Former Indian cricketer raised questions on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s batting technique.

New Delhi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become known for his unique talent in Indian cricket. In his youth itself, he has given such performances which astonish even the biggest legends. Vaibhav, who started his IPL career with Rajasthan Royals last season, caught everyone’s attention with his explosive batting in IPL 2025. At the age of only 14, he hit amazing sixes and troubled the bowlers, which has given him a new identity.

The biggest example of Vaibhav’s talent was seen in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup final. His brilliant inning of 175 off 80 balls against England helped India score over 400 runs and ensure a one-sided victory in the final. This performance proved that Vaibhav is a player who is thinking seriously about his future on the cricket field.

Impressive strike rate in IPL

In IPL 2025, Vaibhav batted at a strike rate of more than 200 and also scored an excellent century. This performance proved that he is a player made for big matches. Vaibhav has completely justified the faith with which Rajasthan Royals gave him the opportunity. His powerful hitting has made him an important part of the team’s batting order.

Uthappa’s technical concerns

While Vaibhav is being praised, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has raised some questions regarding his batting technique. Uthappa believes that Vaibhav is a very good player, but his game now largely depends on luck. He said that it is difficult to survive for a long time in international cricket only on the basis of luck.

opportunity to learn and improve

According to Uthappa, at the higher level bowlers spot your weaknesses immediately. Hence, this season will be an important learning medium for Vaibhav. Robin suggested that Vaibhav needs to improve his batting technique and footwork. If he can maintain his excellent form from last year, this will be his real test.

New captaincy of Rajasthan Royals

Vaibhav’s status has further increased in this season of IPL, and he is expected to play all 14 matches of the team under the captaincy of Riyan Parag. His opening pair with Yashasvi Jaiswal can create a stir on the field. Now it remains to be seen whether Vaibhav will be able to prove Robin Uthappa’s concerns wrong by making necessary improvements in his batting.