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Shreyas Iyer Hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as IPL's Future Star After Explosive Knock

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has lavished praise on Rajasthan Royals' young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a spectacular talent for whom "all adjectives would be pretty less." Iyer highlighted Sooryavanshi's impressive strike rate and bat flow as signs of a bright future. The PBKS skipper also reflected on his own instinctive, match-winning shot against Jasprit Bumrah during the IPL 2025 qualifier. He emphasized the importance of controlling emotions and maintaining a clear mindset to achieve the main goal in high-pressure situations.

Key Points: Iyer Praises Sooryavanshi as Future IPL Talent | PBKS Captain

  • Iyer hails Sooryavanshi's rare talent
  • Sooryavanshi averages 41 at SR of 236.53
  • Iyer reflects on instinctive shot vs Bumrah
  • Emphasizes emotional control in high-pressure games
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IPL 2026: All adjectives would be pretty less for Sooryavanshi, he's one for future, says Iyer

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer says all adjectives fall short for RR's explosive opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him "one for the future."

"He is a spectacular talent, and all the adjectives would be pretty less for him. - Shreyas Iyer"

New Delhi, April 20

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has hailed young Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a rare talent who's 'one for the future', adding that all adjectives will be very inadequate to describe his explosive batting skills.

So far, Sooryavanshi has amassed 246 runs in six innings, averaging 41 at a strike-rate of 236.53 . "He is a spectacular talent, and all the adjectives would be pretty less for him. The way he has that bat flow, the rhythm and momentum he creates before the delivery, I think he is one for the future," said Iyer on JioStar's 'Believe'.

Iyer himself has been in good nick, amassing 208 runs in six innings at an average of 52 and strike-rate of 182.45. he also reflected on his instinctive stroke off Jasprit Bumrah in the second qualifier of IPL 2025, a moment that stood out in PBKS becoming runners-up in the competition.

"It was completely instinctive. I was trying to hit him straight down the ground. That was the thought at the back of my mind, that wherever he bowled, I would target him straight. When you get into that position, your head is completely still and your body moves in a certain flow.

"When you are facing probably the best bowler in the world, who executes his angles and deliveries magnificently, you have to back your instincts. To play that shot and direct it towards third man while the field was in, I appreciated it as well.

"I didn't celebrate because I knew we had to come back and play there again after a day. If you show emotions, your heart rate goes up and down. Once you are in control of your emotions, you can be very clear in your mindset and decisive about the main goal," he added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
High praise from a captain like Shreyas Iyer. It's great to see senior players mentoring and acknowledging young talent. The future of Indian cricket looks bright with players like these.
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Priya S
Let's not put too much pressure on the kid, yaar. He's played just six innings. Remember what happened to some other "next big things"? Let him develop at his own pace.
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Rohit P
Iyer's comments about controlling emotions while facing Bumrah were very insightful. That's the mindset of a champion. PBKS may have been runners-up, but they played some brilliant cricket.
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Vikram M
Strike rate of 236.53?! 🤯 That's not batting, that's pure carnage. Rajasthan Royals have found a gem. Hope they don't overuse him and manage his workload properly.
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Kavya N
While the hype is understandable, I hope the selectors look at consistency over a full season, not just a few explosive knocks. The real test is performing under pressure in playoffs.

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