From Tears to Triumph: How VVS Laxman Groomed IPL Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi

In a world where cricketing careers are often shaped by raw talent, rigorous training, and relentless ambition, few stories capture the heart quite like that of Vaibhav Suryavanshi — the latest IPL prodigy who owes much of his meteoric rise to the steady hand and emotional intelligence of Indian cricket legend VVS Laxman.

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A Shaky Start

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey into professional cricket was anything but smooth. Hailing from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, he battled inadequate training facilities, financial struggles, and early rejections from age-level tournaments. “There were nights I cried myself to sleep,” Vaibhav confessed in a post-match interview during IPL 2025. “I thought maybe this game wasn’t meant for me.”

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But destiny had a different plan — and it had the quiet wisdom of VVS Laxman written all over it.

Laxman’s Intervention

Vaibhav’s breakthrough came when he was spotted at a Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) junior camp, where Laxman — then serving as mentor for India’s National Cricket Academy and Sunrisers Hyderabad — was making an unannounced visit. Despite a few initial nervy sessions, Laxman saw something in the teenager: calm under pressure, a rare wristy elegance, and a hunger that reminded him of his own early days.

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Instead of critiquing him, Laxman offered something more rare — reassurance.

“He didn’t tell me to change my stance or play a new shot. He told me, ‘You don’t need to impress anyone. Just trust your game.’ That changed everything,” Vaibhav recalls.

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Building the Player and the Person

Laxman took Vaibhav under his wing. Over the next two years, the youngster trained at the NCA with personalized drills designed to improve his shot selection and temperament. But more importantly, Laxman focused on mental conditioning. Mindfulness, journaling, even shadow batting to calm nerves — it was all part of a holistic grooming plan.

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“He taught me that cricket isn’t just played with the bat and ball. It’s played with your heart and mind,” says Vaibhav.

When Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for ₹1.4 crore in the 2024 IPL auction, Vaibhav was no longer the teary-eyed boy from UP — he was a confident, humble batsman with nerves of steel.

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IPL 2025: The Breakout Moment

In one of the season’s defining matches against Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers were reeling at 42/4. Vaibhav walked in and crafted a magnificent 78* off 49 balls, anchoring an improbable chase. The cricketing world took notice. So did Laxman, who stood quietly applauding from the dugout.

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“That was his ‘Eden Gardens’ moment,” a teary-eyed Laxman told commentators, referencing his own iconic 281-run innings. “But his story is far more important than any one knock.”

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A Relationship Beyond the Game

What sets this mentorship apart is its emotional depth. Vaibhav still calls Laxman “Sir” but often refers to him as a “second father.” Laxman, in turn, calls him “the most grounded young man I’ve mentored.”

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In an age of flashy batting and fast fame, Vaibhav Suryavanshi remains an embodiment of old-school cricketing values — built on grit, guided by grace.

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And standing behind this prodigy is a man who has turned countless tears into triumph — the ever-smiling, ever-giving VVS Laxman.

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From Tears to Triumph: How VVS Laxman Groomed IPL Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi

A Shaky Start

Laxman’s Intervention

Building the Player and the Person

IPL 2025: The Breakout Moment

A Relationship Beyond the Game

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