Since the start of the Duleep Trophy 2026 campaign, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not only proven to be an asset to the East Zone side, but has also stepped into a leadership role quite quickly. Having assumed the captaincy in the semi-final following an injury to skipper Ishan Kishan , Sooryavanshi is now proving his worth as the team’s vice-captain.
Sooryavanshi’s Influence Leads to Successful Review in Duleep Trophy Final
During Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final, a pivotal caught-behind decision was overturned following a review prompted by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Veteran pacer Mukesh Kumar had bowled a delivery that induced an edge from South Zone’s Ricky Bhui, which was caught cleanly by wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra.
The commentator noted the importance of Sooryavanshi’s role in the decision-making process, stating, “A wonderful catch by Kumar Kushagra. But if you need to take the review, you’ll have to go to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Firstly, listen to what he has to say. Vaibhav could be heard telling Ishan Kishan on the stump mic: ‘I’m telling you, take it. Take the review.’ Mukesh Kumar, say thank you to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. It’s because of him that they’ve taken the review.”
