New Delhi, April 14 -- He is 15 years old. He has two IPL half-centuries already this season. He has hit Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood for fun. By any measure, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 campaign has been extraordinary. But, behind the scenes, the Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation has been quietly unhappy. And, it has nothing to do with his batting.

For two matches in a row, Sooryavanshi has been used as an impact player. He sits out the fielding innings and comes in only to bat. The decision has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts. But, it turns out that it has also bothered the youngster himself.

Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Trevor Penny lifted the curtain on the situation during the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers...