Overview
- Irfan Pathan said teams will arrive with specific plans for the Rajasthan Royals teenager and cautioned against complacency, stressing the need for a steady mentor and strong mindset.
- Laxmipathy Balaji called the second year a tougher exam for emerging players and highlighted Kumar Sangakkara’s guidance as key with opponents studying Suryavanshi’s weaknesses.
- Pathan suggested Suryavanshi could enjoy a two-decade career if expectations are managed well, noting he is likely to get a full run of matches this season.
- After a breakout 2025 with 252 runs in seven IPL games, including a 101 off 38 against Gujarat Titans, he reinforced form with India U-19, India A, and 197 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a 108* in Pune.
- He is expected to open for Rajasthan Royals alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2026, with Sangakkara now head coach as the team prepares to start its campaign on March 30 against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati.