Rajasthan Royals’ performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s exceptional talent, calling him a “freak” with immense potential who lives and breathes cricket. Lahiri also acknowledged the significant impact of Sanju Samson’s departure, noting his absence will be felt despite the mutual decision to part ways. The Royals’ scouting system was credited for discovering such promising young players.