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4 SourcesIndia
thebalanced.newsKapil Dev Declines to Comment on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL 2026 Performance
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener, has impressed in IPL 2026 with 404 runs, including a 36-ball century, sparking debate over a potential India T20I call-up. Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins praised him as his "new favourite player." When asked for his view, former India captain Kapil Dev declined to comment, stating he watches cricket casually and defers to experts like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Harsha Bhogle for assessments.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
74%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles primarily focus on sports commentary without evident political framing. They present perspectives from cricket legends, current players, and commentators, emphasizing differing views on Sooryavanshi’s potential without political influence. The coverage remains centered on cricketing merit and expert opinions, reflecting a neutral sports discourse.
Sentiment — Positive (74/100)
The overall tone is positive regarding Sooryavanshi’s performance, highlighting his achievements and praise from peers. Kapil Dev’s refusal to comment is presented neutrally, without criticism or endorsement. The sentiment balances enthusiasm for the young player with respect for measured expert analysis, resulting in a generally optimistic yet cautious narrative.
How 4 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Why Kapil Dev Stayed Silent On Young Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? | Center | Positive |
| english | Kapil Dev Refuses To Judge Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; Defers To Harsha, Ravi And Gavaskar For Views | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets No Verdict As Kapil Dev Refuses To Comment: 'I Haven't Seen' | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | Kapil Dev refuses to 'pass any comments' on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leaves judgment up to 'better' people | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 3 May, 11:50 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes3 May, 11:50 amKapil Dev refuses to 'pass any comments' on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, leaves judgment up to 'better' people
- 2news183 May, 12:17 pmVaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets No Verdict As Kapil Dev Refuses To Comment: 'I Haven't Seen'
- 3english3 May, 01:26 pmKapil Dev Refuses To Judge Vaibhav Sooryavanshi; Defers To Harsha, Ravi And Gavaskar For Views
- 4timesnow3 May, 01:50 pmWhy Kapil Dev Stayed Silent On Young Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
Lens Score breakdown
37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 4
- Last analysed
- 3 May 2026
- Key entities
- SooryavanshiKapil DevCricketIndiaPat CumminsSunrisers HyderabadRajasthan RoyalsTwenty20 InternationalCaptain (cricket)Ravi ShastriSunil GavaskarEngland cricket team
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