Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finds inspiration from Sunil Gavaskar stories
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Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, winner of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap with 776 runs, shared how his father's tales of Sunil Gavaskar motivated him through challenging practice sessions. Sooryavanshi recalled facing bouncers during training, with his father referencing Gavaskar's fearless batting against fast bowlers without a helmet. These stories fueled his drive, leading to a record-breaking season where he won multiple awards including Emerging Player and Super Striker of the Season.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026, winning the Orange Cap.
- •He faced bouncers during practice, inspired by stories of Gavaskar.
- •He won five major awards, including Emerging Player and Super Striker.
- •Sooryavanshi celebrated his achievements alongside Gavaskar in post-season broadcasts.
- •He recorded impressive scores, including a 29-ball 97 and a 47-ball 96.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026: How Sunil Gavakar inspired Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become a cricketer?
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — 'There was a legend ... ': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recalls hearing Sunil Gavaskar stories from father
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner, revealed his father's profound influence, drawing inspiration from tales of Sunil Gavaskar. His father would recount how Gavaskar fearlessly faced fast bowlers without a helmet, motivating a young Vaibhav during challenging practice sessions against bouncers. These stories fueled his journey to becoming a record-shattering teenage sensation.
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the first IPL player to win five individual awards in one season as the 15-year-old from Bihar tells Sunil Gavaskar how bedtime stories about the legend inspired his cricket journey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:33 PMIPL 2026: How Sunil Gavakar inspired Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become a cricketer?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the first IPL player to win five individual awards in one season as the 15-year-old from Bihar tells Sunil Gavaskar how bedtime stories about the legend inspired his cricket journey.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:14 PM'There was a legend ... ': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi recalls hearing Sunil Gavaskar stories from father
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner, revealed his father's profound influence, drawing inspiration from tales of Sunil Gavaskar. His father would recount how Gavaskar fearlessly faced fast bowlers without a helmet, motivating a young Vaibhav during challenging practice sessions against bouncers. These stories fueled his journey to becoming a record-shattering teenage sensation.
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