Why Vaibhav Suryavanshi Called Rajasthan Royals Official Early Morning from Brisbane
By Parth Dhall | Oct 07, 2025 | 03:45 PM
In a hilarious and unusual incident, 14-year-old Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an early morning call to Rajasthan Royals’ Director of High Performance, Zubin Bharucha, from Brisbane at 5 AM IST on September 22.
The Story Behind the Call
According to Bharucha’s recount to The Times of India, the conversation took a funny turn when Vaibhav reached out with an urgent question about the stadium lights. Vaibhav was curious about the difference in floodlight setups, pointing out that Brisbane’s stadium had floodlights installed on four separate poles, unlike the Indian Premier League’s usual single-pole arrangement.
The Communication Barrier: Early Morning Chat
The chat got even more animated as Vaibhav moved his phone camera toward the ground, asking, “Sir, can you see this light?” A bewildered Bharucha replied, “I have never been to Brisbane in my life, Vaibhav.” It took a moment for Bharucha to realize what Vaibhav was trying to show him.
When Bharucha failed to understand the purpose of the unusual early morning call, Vaibhav finally expressed his frustration, saying, “I can’t see the ball while playing.” This simple yet earnest concern highlighted the challenges young players face when adapting to different playing conditions abroad.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Performance Down Under
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently in Australia as part of India’s Under-19 squad for Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Youth Tests. In the three Youth ODIs against Australia U-19, he posted scores of 38, 70, and 16, contributing significantly to India’s 3-0 series whitewash in Brisbane.
In the subsequent 1st Youth Test, Vaibhav shone brightly, scoring a resilient 113 runs off 86 balls, helping India U-19 win by an innings and 58 runs.
Setting Massive Records in Youth Cricket
During the 50-over Youth ODIs against Australia, Vaibhav shattered records by hitting his 39th six, surpassing the previous Youth ODI record held by former India U-19 captain Unmukt Chand. This remarkable feat underscores his power-hitting prowess at such a young age.
Other Remarkable Achievements
Earlier this year, Vaibhav made history by becoming the youngest player to feature in the Indian Premier League, debuting for Rajasthan Royals. Notably, he scored a blazing 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, which stands as the second-fastest hundred in IPL history. This innings also made him the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket.
Across seven IPL innings, Vaibhav amassed 252 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 206.55 (including 50 sixes and 1 fifty). Among all batters facing at least 100 deliveries in the season, no one maintained a higher strike rate, highlighting his extraordinary ability to score quickly and consistently.
Conclusion
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s incredible talent, combined with his curiosity and commitment — as seen in his early morning call to Rajasthan Royals — marks him as a rising star in Indian cricket. As he continues to impress both domestically and internationally, cricket fans have much to look forward to from this young prodigy.