Rajasthan Royals’ young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has humorously responded to the viral claims about an ‘AI chip’ in his bat. Sooryavanshi jokingly mentioned that any power he possesses is a gift from above, implying that if there is any special feature, it’s divine. The player’s comments came in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals.
This reaction from Sooryavanshi followed a light-hearted comment by Pakistani analyst Nauman Niaz questioning the source of the player’s exceptional abilities. Niaz amusingly suggested that the bat should undergo testing in a lab, drawing parallels to doping checks, and expressed admiration for Sooryavanshi’s skill in making shots.
The buzz around Sooryavanshi intensified after his recent impressive performance against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). In that match, the young opener scored 43 runs off just 16 balls, providing a strong start for his team. Not only has he showcased explosive batting, but his consistency is also noteworthy, accumulating 400 runs in nine matches at an average of 44.44 and an impressive strike rate of 238.10.
Sooryavanshi’s tally includes a century and two half-centuries, placing him among the top run-scorers this season. Currently holding the Orange Cap, he leads prominent names like Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul in the run-scoring charts.
