After returning from India’s tour of Zimbabwe last month, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has focused on red-ball cricket. The teenager is currently employed by RR assistant coach Vikram Rathour, who was once India’s batting coach, at the Rajasthan Royals Academy in Talegaon, close to Nagpur.
Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian to play international cricket when he made his debut against England in August 2026. He also won Player of the Series during the Zimbabwe trip. The IPL 2026 batting charts were likewise topped by him. Sooryavanshi has publicly challenged the notion that he is a white-ball specialist, and his current training block reflects that intention.
The Talegaon center is hosting a 10-day training for the Rajasthan Royals. The facility has infrastructure specifically designed for red-ball preparation as well as soil-specific practice wickets made to fit domestic circumstances. Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Ravi Singh, and Sushant Mishra join Sooryavanshi during the training.
What does the Rajasthan Royals’ preseason camp aim to achieve?
Before the domestic season begins, the 10-day camp is designed to prepare players in a number of areas. Every participant adheres to a customised program that includes technical work, physical fitness, and recuperation. Additionally, the center outlined its larger goals for the building.
With several soil-specific practice wickets that mimic a variety of domestic playing conditions and specialised red-ball training facilities intended to improve long-format preparation, the facility was created with the goal of supporting cricket players all year round.
What part does Sooryavanshi play in the 2026 Duleep Trophy?
Ishan Kishan has been named captain of the East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy 2026, while Sooryavanshi has been named vice-captain. On July 29, 2026, the team was revealed. His Talegaon campmate Deshpande will compete for West Zone in the same competition. On August 23, 2026, the Duleep Trophy 2026 will begin in Bengaluru.
