Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's scheme of things in white-ball cricket, indicates chief selector Ajit Agarkar

Discussion around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise has intensified after a breakthrough IPL 2026 season. The Rajasthan Royals opener has amassed 486 runs in 12 matches this season, at a blistering strike rate of 234.78. He has been a force to reckon with and is the eighth-leading run-scorer of the season.