Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag’s hilarious response to paparazzi requests involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral ahead of RR’s crucial IPL 2026 Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag grabbed attention off the field after a light-hearted exchange with paparazzi at Mumbai Airport involving teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surfaced online.
As photographers requested Parag to pose alongside the 15-year-old batting prodigy, the RR skipper politely declined while walking ahead. Sooryavanshi, standing nearby, appeared amused by his captain’s response and flashed a smile during the interaction.
“Hum nahin hain film stars,” Parag quipped as Sooryavanshi stared at his skipper with a wry smile.
The clip quickly gained traction across social media platforms, with fans enjoying the candid moment between the Rajasthan Royals teammates ahead of the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Continues Dream IPL 2026 Campaign
While the airport moment entertained fans, the spotlight remains firmly on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old has emerged as one of the biggest stories of the tournament after dismantling bowling attacks with fearless strokeplay throughout the campaign.
Sooryavanshi currently sits fifth in the Orange Cap standings with 583 runs from 14 matches while maintaining a stunning strike rate of 232.27. Earlier this season, he smashed a breathtaking 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad and now owns the record for the two fastest IPL hundreds by an Indian batter.
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At different phases of the tournament, the teenager even led the Orange Cap race before Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan overtook the field with 638 runs in 14 games.
His fearless batting approach has made him a crucial figure in Rajasthan Royals’ late-season surge into the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals Eye Eliminator Win Against SRH
Riyan Parag, meanwhile, has endured a mixed personal season but still managed to guide Rajasthan Royals into the IPL 2026 playoffs after their crucial win over Mumbai Indians secured the final knockout berth.
The 24-year-old has often remained in headlines this season, both for his performances and off-field controversies, including criticism surrounding his viral dressing-room vaping clip. Despite that, Parag now has the opportunity to lead RR deep into the tournament.
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Rajasthan Royals will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator clash at Mullanpur on Wednesday. The challenge, however, will not be easy considering RR have already suffered two defeats against SRH earlier this season.
With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in sensational form and Parag leading the side confidently, Rajasthan Royals will hope to keep their IPL 2026 title dream alive with a statement performance in the knockout clash.
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