Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s “No Mutton Or Pizza” Diet That Shaped His IPL 2025 Debut

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricket prodigy, has made an electrifying entrance into the IPL 2025, becoming the youngest-ever player to debut in the tournament’s history. He represented Rajasthan Royals for the first time against Lucknow Super Giants in yesterday’s match, where he smashed a stunning six on the very first ball he faced at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
His fearless batting style drew immediate comparisons with great cricketers like Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. In his debut innings, he scored 34 runs off just 20 balls, including three sixes and two fours. Despite his team losing the match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s performance was hailed as one of the most promising debuts in IPL history.

Behind this remarkable debut lies a strict and disciplined approach to fitness and diet. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s coach, Manish Ojha, revealed that the young rising star has made significant sacrifices in his eating habits to prepare for the IPL 2025. He told Times of India, “Mutton nahi khana hai usko, instructions hain. Pizza hata diya hai uske diet chart mein se [Mutton is not allowed for him as per the instructions. Pizza has been removed from his diet chart].”

“He is just fond of chicken and mutton. He is a kid, so he used to love pizza a lot. But he doesn’t eat it anymore. When we used to give him mutton, no matter how much we gave, he would finish all of it. That’s why he looks a bit chubby,” he added

Coach’s Insights On Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Comparisons

Regarding his comparisons with Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, the coach told the media, “He will go a long way. We’ve seen the way he started the innings, and I can promise you – he will score big in the coming matches. He’s a fearless batter. He has said time and again that he admires Brian Lara. But he’s a mix of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. His aggression is just like Yuvraj’s.”

He praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s mental toughness and aggressive mindset and talked about his excitement as he joined the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025 and was called for his debut. He said, “He was very happy. He called me after his practice session yesterday and said (Rahul) Dravid sir, and the management called him and told him that he will be playing against Lucknow Super Giants. He was elated. But was tensed. I said, just be calm and play the way you have been. He said chakke waala ball ayega to marunga, rukunga nahi [if the ball asks to be hit for a six, won’t hesitate],”