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8 SourcesChandigarh, India
thebalanced.newsVaibhav Sooryavanshi Pranks Young Fans by Asking Rs 100 for Photos Amid IPL Success
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playfully told two young fans at an airport that he charges Rs 100 for photos, surprising them before revealing it was a prank. The 15-year-old has impressed in IPL 2026 with two centuries, including a 36-ball hundred against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His performances have earned praise from players like Pat Cummins. Sooryavanshi remains approachable despite his rising fame, engaging with fans in light-hearted moments off the field.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
74%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on a sports personality's off-field interaction and on-field achievements, presenting a neutral narrative without political framing. Coverage includes perspectives from fans, teammates, and opponents, emphasizing Sooryavanshi's rising cricket career and relatable personality. There is no evident political bias, as the sources concentrate on sports and human interest angles.
Sentiment — Positive (74/100)
The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and light-hearted, highlighting Sooryavanshi's humorous prank and impressive cricket performances. The tone is celebratory of his talent and approachable nature, with no negative or critical coverage. The mix of amusement and admiration creates an upbeat mood throughout the group.
How 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| news18 | 'Mazak Kar Raha Hoon': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Character As Kid Offers Money For Picture Watch | Center | Positive |
| news18 | 'Mazak Kar Raha Hoon': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Character As Kid Offers Money For Picture Watch | Center | Positive |
| republicworld | WATCH Vaibhav Sooryavanshi JOKINGLY Asks Rs 100 For a Photograph Ahead of PBKS-RR IPL 2026 Match | Center | Positive |
| thefinancialexpress | 100 for a selfie? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's viral video with fans breaks internet | Center | Positive |
| english | WATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Demands Rs 100 From Kids For A Photo | Center | Positive |
| mint | 'I charge money to click photos': Rajasthan Royals youngster plays hilarious prank on kids; watch viral video Today News | Center | Positive |
| hindustantimes | 'I'll charge 100 rupees': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's demand leaves young fans shell-shocked | Center | Neutral |
| indiatoday | I take Rs. 100 per photo: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pranks young RR fans in viral video | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 27 Apr, 09:18 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday27 Apr, 09:18 amI take Rs. 100 per photo: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pranks young RR fans in viral video
- 2hindustantimes27 Apr, 10:20 am'I'll charge 100 rupees': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's demand leaves young fans shell-shocked
- 3mint27 Apr, 11:02 am'I charge money to click photos': Rajasthan Royals youngster plays hilarious prank on kids; watch viral video Today News
- 4english27 Apr, 12:29 pmWATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Demands Rs 100 From Kids For A Photo
- 5thefinancialexpress27 Apr, 01:56 pm100 for a selfie? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's viral video with fans breaks internet
- 6republicworld28 Apr, 04:47 amWATCH Vaibhav Sooryavanshi JOKINGLY Asks Rs 100 For a Photograph Ahead of PBKS-RR IPL 2026 Match
- 7news1828 Apr, 08:05 am'Mazak Kar Raha Hoon': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Character As Kid Offers Money For Picture Watch
- 8news1828 Apr, 08:40 am'Mazak Kar Raha Hoon': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Character As Kid Offers Money For Picture Watch
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
- Chandigarh, India
- Sources analysed
- 8
- Last analysed
- 28 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- SooryavanshiBatting (cricket)Indian rupeeSunrisers HyderabadRajasthan RoyalsBowling (cricket)IndiaSocial mediaPunjab KingsViral videoCricketChandigarh
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