Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has compared Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Shahid Afridi following the teenager’s fearless performances in IPL 2026. The comparison was based on Vaibhav’s aggressive batting style and confidence against experienced bowlers.
According to Yousuf, Vaibhav’s approach reminds him of a young Afridi, who built his reputation through explosive stroke play and fearless cricket. Afridi went on to become one of Pakistan’s most recognised cricketers, making the comparison a notable talking point among fans.
The remarks quickly gained attention on social media and sparked mixed reactions. While some fans appreciated the comparison, others strongly disagreed and argued that Vaibhav has already shown qualities that make him unique in his own way.
Several supporters described the comparison as unfair to the young batter. Some even claimed that despite being only 15 years old, Vaibhav has displayed remarkable confidence and dominance against international-level bowling attacks during the tournament.
His fearless style and ability to take on established bowlers have made him one of the breakout stars of IPL 2026. The youngster has attracted widespread attention and continues to be one of the most talked-about players of the season.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel acknowledged the threat posed by Vaibhav ahead of Qualifier 2. Patel admitted that restricting the Rajasthan Royals batter early in the innings will be one of Gujarat’s key objectives.
He also revealed that Gujarat Titans have prepared specific plans to counter Vaibhav’s attacking game. The high-pressure clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will determine which team advances to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2026 final.
15-year-old cricket sensation #Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds me of @SAfridiofficial young, fearless, explosive, full of energy. The future is here! #Cricket #IPL2026
— Mohammad Yousaf (@yousaf1788) May 28, 2026
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