Vaibhav Sooryavanshi aims for Test cricket after IPL success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received multiple accolades at the IPL 2026 awards, including Most Valuable Player and Orange Cap. The Rajasthan Royals opener scored 776 runs with a record 72 sixes, leading in several categories. After earning praise, Sooryavanshi expressed his desire to transition to Test cricket, influenced by his father's teachings. Former selector MSK Prasad advocates for his rapid inclusion in the Indian team ahead of the upcoming Ireland series.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs at IPL 2026, averaging 48.50.
- •He smashed a record 72 sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle’s previous mark.
- •Prasad calls for his quick inclusion in the Indian squad for Ireland.
- •Sooryavanshi aims to excel in Test cricket alongside T20 success.
- •Rajasthan Royals' campaign ended in Qualifier 2 despite his performance.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — 'People think I love to hit every ball, but ...': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's answer after R Ashwin's tease goes viral
"Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated IPL 2026, earning the Most Valuable Player award with a record 72 sixes and 776 runs. The explosive opener, known for his fearless approach, expressed his ambition to excel in Test cricket, a sentiment echoed by former chief selector MSK Prasad who urged his immediate inclusion in the Indian squad.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- IPL•Jul 28, 2026, 10:18 AMThe Hundred better than IPL: Jos Buttler picks England's franchise league as favourite over Indian Premier League
- IPL•Jul 27, 2026, 11:07 AM'Want him to improve his overall fitness': VVS Laxman identifies key area for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- ICC Cricket World Cup•Jul 27, 2026, 10:48 AMFast-tracking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to ODI team is not required: Reasons why hype around India wonderkid must reduce despite success vs Zimbabwe listed
- IPL•Jul 26, 2026, 2:58 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi proves doubters wrong: Historic half-centuries vs Zimbabwe shows India wonderkid ready for international cricket
- IPL•Jul 25, 2026, 9:45 AMGautam Gambhir termed 'foolish' after ex-India selector's explosive Vaibhav Sooryavanshi verdict
- IPL•Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 AM'Crush his confidence': Kris Srikkanth slams Gautam Gambhir's treatment of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
