Watch: The mother who woke up at 2 AM every night to cook for 15 players — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's coach reveals the untold story

The remarkable rise of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has captured the attention of the cricketing world. From a small village to becoming one of the brightest young stars in the game, his journey is a story of talent, hard work, and extraordinary family sacrifice. Behind his rapid success lies an inspiring tale of dedication that extends far beyond the cricket field.

At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav has established himself as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket. His fearless approach against top-quality bowling has earned praise from fans, experts, and former cricketers alike. After finishing as the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026 and winning the Orange Cap, impressed by his outstanding performances, the BCCI handed young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden India call-up for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England.

Recently, Vaibhav's childhood coach, Manish Ojha, shared a touching story about the sacrifices made by the batter's mother, Aarti Sooryavanshi. According to Ojha, she would wake up at 2 AM every day to prepare food for nearly 15 young cricketers training at the academy, ensuring they received proper meals while chasing their dreams. Her tireless efforts played a crucial role in creating the environment that helped shape Vaibhav's cricketing journey.

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Coach reveals the daily sacrifice that fuelled a 15-year-old's cricket dream

Following his outstanding performances in IPL 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a place in India's squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England. Speaking to the Press Trust of India (PTI), his childhood coach, Manish Ojha, revealed the hard work that helped the teenager reach this stage. According to Ojha, Vaibhav spent nearly six years sharpening his skills, practicing for around eight hours every day and facing close to 100 overs in the nets.

Ojha also highlighted the crucial role played by Vaibhav's mother, Aarti Sooryavanshi, in supporting her son's cricket journey. He recalled the sacrifices she made every day to ensure that Vaibhav and his training partners had everything they needed. "His mother used to get up at 2 am or 2.30 am and would prepare lunch," Ojha said during the interview.

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The coach explained that Aarti would prepare large meals before Vaibhav and his father left for Patna at around 5 AM for training sessions. Her efforts went beyond supporting her own son. "Not just for Vaibhav or his father or their driver, but also for a couple of bowlers who used to come with them," Ojha said while praising her generosity and dedication.

According to Ojha, the family regularly carried food for several young net bowlers who did not have strong financial support. "If good bowlers who got tired, forgot to bring their lunch, they would share Vaibhav's food. So 10-15 people used to come regularly," he revealed. The coach's story offers a touching reminder that behind every young star's success, there are often countless unseen sacrifices made by family members.

"More than 600 balls a day from age 10" — Coach Manish Ojha reveals the staggering training load behind Vaibhav's rise

While highlighting the sacrifices made by the RR opener's family, coach Manish Ojha also shed light on the extraordinary training routine that helped shape the young batter into one of India's brightest prospects. He said that although many parents now dream of their children becoming the "next Vaibhav," very few understand the level of commitment, discipline, and hard work that went into his development from a young age.

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Recalling Vaibhav's early training days, Ojha revealed that the youngster faced more than 600 deliveries every day after switching from tennis-ball cricket to hard-ball cricket at the age of 10. "We don't count the number of balls he played, but I can give you a minimum estimate that he must have played more than 600 balls. I used to give throwdowns myself for about 200-300 balls. When I got tired, other support staff would help me, and when they got tired, the bowlers from our academy would help them," Ojha said. He added that practice sessions regularly started at 7:30 AM and continued until 4 PM, underlining the intense workload behind Vaibhav's remarkable rise.

776 runs, 237 strike rate, orange cap — How Vaibhav Suryavanshi made IPL 2026 his own at just 15

The years of hard work and sacrifice paid off spectacularly during IPL 2026. Representing Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the tournament's biggest sensation and established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket.

The left-handed opener dominated bowling attacks throughout the season, scoring a remarkable 776 runs in just 16 matches. His consistent run-scoring helped him comfortably secure the Orange Cap as the tournament's leading run-getter.

What made his campaign even more special was the fearless manner in which he batted. The teenager maintained an astonishing strike rate of 237.30, regularly taking apart some of the best bowlers in the competition. His match-winning performances also earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Sooryavanshi is currently representing India A in a tri-nation ODI tournament in Sri Lanka. After the tour concludes, he will join the senior Indian squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England. At just 15 years old, he is set to become one of the youngest players ever to make his debut for the national team.