Jitesh Sharma highlights VaibhavSooryavanshi’s off-field indiscipline

Sharma said that Sooryavanshi “will never be a professional,” joking about his late-night ice cream habit despite advice.

On Friday, March 27, young Indian cricket prodigy VaibhavSooryavanshi will turn 15. Last year, in the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for the Rajasthan Royals, he showcased what a genius cricketer he is, smashing a 35-ball century. He has also gone on to make records for India in age-group cricket. The IPL 2026 campaign is just a few days away, and all eyes are again on the young prodigy in cricket. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Jitesh Sharma says Sooryavanshi will never be a professional.

Jitesh Sharma makes remarks on VaibhavSooryavanshi’s off-field indiscipline.

Wicketkeeper-batter and RCB star Jitesh Sharma recently made remarks on VaibhavSooryavanshi, highlighting his off-field indiscipline. During a candid conversation with AB de Villiers on the latter’s YouTube channel, Jitesh offered a contrasting view to the praise being showered on Vaibhav, particularly regarding his off-field discipline. While AB de Villiers was effusive in his admiration for Sooryavanshi, highlighting his maturity and professionalism, Jitesh’s comments painted a more playful, yet pointed picture. The former South Africa captain said, “He’s a great player. I watched him during the Under-19s. It’s not always easy to maintain the same standards once you’ve tasted IPL and big-league cricket. But I was very impressed with how he played in that World Cup-very professional. He’s incredibly mature for his age. I’m talking about the way he played. He stuck to his game plan. He played the same way he did in the IPL. He didn’t try to be someone else. He wasn’t arrogant against the bowlers. But he will become professional.”

Jitesh Sharma commented on Vaibhav’s off-field habits.

Jitesh wasn’t quite convinced of Vaibhav’s off-field habits. Sharing anecdotes from his personal interactions with the young batter, he revealed that despite repeated advice, Vaibhav continues to indulge in late-night ice cream binges. He said with a laugh, “He’s not professional. I can tell you that. Everyone is trying to get him to be professional, but I don’t think he ever will be, at least not off the field. On the field, maybe. I’m trying my best. I ask him not to have ice cream at night, but he never listens.”