Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting sensation, had a light-hearted exchange with Rajasthan Royals batting coach and former India batting coach Vikram Rathour , and the video has gone viral for all the right reasons. Currently in Australia with the India U19 squad, Suryavanshi is preparing for the second Youth Test against Australia U19, which begins on Tuesday, October 7, at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on their X handle, Rathour was seen teasing the youngster during a video call. After asking how he was doing and whether he was maintaining his fitness, the coach playfully added, “Wo toh dekhne mein pata chalega. Aaja tu” (We’ll only get to know when I see you. You return first). The young batter simply smiled and replied with a quiet “yes,” acknowledging his coach’s playful warning to stay fit and be ready for his fitness ‘test’ once he’s back from international duty. He then greeted another member of the Royals’ coaching staff before ending the call.Watch Suryavanshi’s video call with the RR batting coach here Suryavanshi has been in exceptional form during the ongoing youth tour. In the first Youth Test against Australia U19, he scored a blistering 113 off just 86 balls, bringing up his century in only 78 deliveries. His innings included nine fours and eight sixes, and he shared a crucial 152-run stand with Vedant Trivedi. India posted 428 in their first innings before bowling out the hosts cheaply, sealing a massive win by an innings and 58 runs. Australia will look to bounce back in the decider at Mackay, while India will aim to continue their dominance. Suryavanshi’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Uttar Pradesh at just 12 years and 284 days — the youngest player in the tournament’s history. His breakthrough continued when Rajasthan Royals picked him up in the IPL 2025 auction at the age of 13. He made headlines in the IPL with a breathtaking 38-ball 101, which is the second-fastest century in IPL history, behind only Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball ton in 2013, and the fastest ever by an Indian.
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