Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting sensation, had special meetings with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli ahead of his record-breaking innings for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 season. Rajasthan Royals’ team manager Romi Bhinder disclosed the heartwarming interactions following Vaibhav’s explosive century that powered Rajasthan to a crucial eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

Vaibhav smashed a stunning 35-ball century — the fastest by an Indian in IPL history and the youngest-ever player to score a T20 century — keeping the Royals alive in the playoff race.

What MS Dhoni Said to Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav first met MS Dhoni earlier in the tournament when Rajasthan hosted Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. Bhinder recalled Dhoni’s encouraging words, saying:

“MS Dhoni praised him a lot. He said, ‘You got the baby in your team. The baby is playing great shots like a matured player.’”

Bhinder also noted similarities between Dhoni and Vaibhav, describing both as calm, composed, yet aggressive with their cricket shots.

Vaibhav will get another opportunity to meet Dhoni during Rajasthan Royals’ reverse fixture against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on May 12.

Virat Kohli’s Special Advice to Vaibhav

Vaibhav, a huge admirer of Virat Kohli, also met the former India captain during Rajasthan’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli took time to offer some key advice:

“Virat told him to stay grounded, work hard, and remain humble,” Bhinder revealed.

Vaibhav’s quick rise and humble attitude are drawing comparisons with some of the biggest legends of Indian cricket.

Rajasthan Royals’ Upcoming Matches

Rajasthan Royals will next face Mumbai Indians at home on May 1 before their much-anticipated match against Chennai Super Kings where Vaibhav is set to reunite with MS Dhoni.

With young talents like Vaibhav making waves, Rajasthan Royals are looking strong as the playoffs approach.

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