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    After IPL 2026 Heroics, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Subject of IIM Indore Study

    Suvam MaitiUpdated on 04 Jun 2026, 05:53 PM IST

    After the stellar IPL 2026 where he scored 776 runs with a strike rate of 237.30, hitting 72 sixes to break Chris Gayle’s feat, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned another accolade recently . As per the media reports, IIM Indore director Himanshu Rai stated that in two weeks, IIM Indore will conduct a multidisciplinary study to understand the ‘child prodigies’ like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He further stated that experts in sports management, leadership and behaviour studies and human capacity development will come together with a single aim to understand factors that led to the extraordinary performance of the child prodigies. 15 years old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who is yet to make his debut for senior Indian side, has scored 1028 runs with an average of 44.69 and a strike rate of 228.95 in two seasons of IPL for Rajasthan Royals.
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    After IPL 2026 Heroics, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Subject of IIM Indore Study
    After IPL 2026 Heroics, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Subject of IIM Indore Study

    Why IIM Indore will Study Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Fact Files

    In just two years into the one of the biggest T20 leagues in the world, IPL, Vaibhav has taken it to the storms. From hitting Jasprit Bumrah sixes to 2nd fastest IPL century here is the list of achievements of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi which led IIM Indore to take this decision

    1. At 13, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest to get an IPL deal when Rajasthan Royals (RR) bought him for INR 1.1 crore before IPL 2025.

    2. At 14, he became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket when he cracked 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT) in 2025. His hundred, off 35 deliveries, was the second-fastest in IPL history.

    3. In 2026 he scored 776 runs @ 44.69 with a strike rate of 237.30 with a record 72 sixes.

    4. He becomes the fastest and youngest to score 1000 runs in IPL

    5. This IPL 2026 season Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned 5 prizes including the Most Valuable Player of the season.

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    IIM Indore Studies Vaibhav: “Study will go beyond sixes and trophies” ~ Rai

    IIM Indore studies on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be led by IIM Indore director Himanshu Rai and will be a three months long project. While talking to media about the initiation of the project, IIM Indore director stated how the initiative took a shape when some faculty members remarked that he hopes these young achievers don't bog down under the expectations and burn outs. Rai, while stating that this study will go beyond the “sixes and trophies” ; also pointed out that this study will highlight the psychological, social and development changes that any young achiever or high performer has to go through, besides what can help them to reach their full potential.

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    Why IIM Indore Studying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ?

    The IIM Indore study of Sooryavanshi is inspired by conversations around the teenage cricketer's meteoric rise and the pressures that often accompany early success. According to IIM Indore Director Himanshu Rai, Vaibav perfectly fits the IIM Case study idea which is part of the IIM teaching process. He looks at the case of Sooryavanshi not only as the cricketing achievement but at the same time an important study of human potential talent , development discipline , mental toughness and long term excellence. He emphasised the fact that there have been a lot of examples where the child prodigies have witnessed the burning out because of societal pressure and unable to handle that thing. They became victims of mental fatigue. He hopes that this study will focus on how societal pressure, early fame and financial stress affect mentally and as an individual overall.

    At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has achieved what many cricketers spend an entire career chasing. His fearless batting, record-breaking performances, and ability to dominate some of the world's best bowlers have made him one of the most talked-about names in Indian cricket in recent times. As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his cricketing journey, he is set to become more than a sporting icon. His story may soon help researchers uncover deeper insights into human potential, resilience, and the factors that shape greatness from an early age.

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