Watch: “You Broke English Hearts” - Josh Buttler hails Suryavanshi’s fearless batting before IPL 2026 clash vs RR

Jos Buttler has once again praised young star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, calling him the best player he has ever seen. The England wicketkeeper-batter was left amazed by the teenager’s fearless batting. His comments have gone viral ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026 clash. Sooryavanshi continues to impress everyone with his explosive performances.

Buttler first witnessed Suryavanshi’s brilliance during an IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. The youngster smashed a stunning 35-ball century in that game. It was the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian and second overall after Chris Gayle. That knock left Buttler and the entire cricket world in shock.

The young batter has also maintained his excellent form in IPL 2026. Just recently, he made a rapid 52 runs off only 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings. His attacking approach and courageous attitude have turned him into one of the most thrilling players to watch. Despite his young age, he has already established himself as a major player for Rajasthan Royals.

What Jos Buttler said to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during their interaction

During a talk with Rajasthan Royals team manager Romy Bhinder, Buttler shared his thoughts, with Suryavanshi also present, he said, "I said don't get him too excited. I said the best player I've ever seen." His words clearly showed how highly he rates the youngster.

Buttler also spoke about the future of the young star with great excitement. He said, "Imagine when he is 21 or 25, world at his feet. So good to watch," while shaking hands with Suryavanshi. The moment was a highlight to the mutual respect between the veteran player and the young talent.

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He also recalled Suryavanshi’s impact in international youth cricket, saying, "You broke English hearts in the U19 World Cup. It's awesome." Ahead of the upcoming GT vs RR clash, Buttler added, "Playing so well, great to watch, keep it up. That freedom is so good to watch." The interaction showed both admiration and encouragement.

GT vs RR clash set to be high-voltage contest in IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in Match 9 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 4. Both teams had different results in their first match. Gujarat lost their game, while Rajasthan won easily. This makes the match more interesting. Gujarat will try to win at home, and Rajasthan will look to keep their winning form.

Gujarat Titans's campaign got off to an unfortunate beginning as they were defeated by Punjab Kings even after putting up a total of 163 runs. The bowling unit couldn't defend the target, and the team also appeared to be a bit inconsistent at crucial stages. Captain Shubman Gill side will aim to better performance in both batting and bowling. Playing at home, they will try to improve and win their first match. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals very comfortably beat Chennai Super Kings. They are in good form in both departments and with confidence going into this game.