Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a prank on two young fans at the airport by telling them that he gets paid for pictures, as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener continues to remain in the limelight during IPL 2026.The Rajasthan Royals team shared the video on their social media platforms, in which the 15-year-old is seen having fun with two kids who came up to him to take a photo.In the clip, the two fans approached Sooryavanshi and asked for a picture. He did not refuse, but rather told them that taking pictures with him was not free.
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“Bhai, main photo lene ka paisa leta hoon. Sahi bol raha hoon bhai,” (Brother, I get paid to take photos.
I am serious,” Suryavanshi said, leaving the children surprised.
Then the kids came back with 200 rupees so they could tap with him.After that, Suryavanshi revealed that it was just a joke and clicked some pictures with them.In Rajasthan Royals’ last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sooryavanshi scored his second IPL hundred in just 36 balls, the third fastest century in IPL history.His batting has also caught the attention of SRH captain Pat Cummins.
“I think he’s my new favorite player. He hits the ball hard, and he’s great to watch. It’s good fun,” Cummins said.“You have to be right on the money as a bowler. If you’re not, you’ll go a long way. It’s impressive. He’s had a great start to his career, and yeah, I like the way he bowls. He keeps the game going.”Sooryavanshi has scored 357 runs in eight matches so far this season at an average of 44.63 and a strike rate of 234.87.He also hit 31 boundaries and 32 sixes in IPL 2026.Rajasthan Royals will next play Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on April 28.