Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Pranks Young Fans by Charging Rs 100 for Photos at Airport
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Pranks Young Fans by Charging Rs 100 for Photos at Airport

Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old IPL 2026 standout, playfully told two young fans at an airport that he charges Rs 100 per photo. After the fans returned with Rs 200, he revealed it was a prank and posed for pictures. Sooryavanshi has impressed with his batting, including a 36-ball century, earning praise from players like Pat Cummins. The interaction showcased his approachable and humorous side amid his rising cricket career.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
73%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 27 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on a sports personality's lighthearted interaction with fans, presenting a non-political, human-interest story. Coverage highlights Sooryavanshi's cricket achievements and fan engagement without political framing. Perspectives include the player's playful behavior, fan reactions, and praise from cricket figures, maintaining a neutral tone centered on sports and personal character.

Sentiment — Positive (73/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive and lighthearted, emphasizing amusement and admiration. The prank is portrayed as humorous and endearing, while Sooryavanshi's cricket performance is praised. The tone balances entertainment with respect for his sporting accomplishments, creating an uplifting narrative without negativity.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thefinancialexpress100 for a selfie? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's viral video with fans breaks internetCenterPositive
englishWATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Demands Rs 100 From Kids For A PhotoCenterPositive
mint'I charge money to click photos': Rajasthan Royals youngster plays hilarious prank on kids; watch viral video Today NewsCenterPositive
hindustantimes'I'll charge 100 rupees': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's demand leaves young fans shell-shockedCenterNeutral
indiatodayI take Rs. 100 per photo: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pranks young RR fans in viral videoCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 27 Apr, 09:18 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatoday27 Apr, 09:18 am
    I take Rs. 100 per photo: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pranks young RR fans in viral video
  2. 2
    hindustantimes27 Apr, 10:20 am
    'I'll charge 100 rupees': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's demand leaves young fans shell-shocked
  3. 3
    mint27 Apr, 11:02 am
    'I charge money to click photos': Rajasthan Royals youngster plays hilarious prank on kids; watch viral video Today News
  4. 4
    english27 Apr, 12:29 pm
    WATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Demands Rs 100 From Kids For A Photo
  5. 5
    thefinancialexpress27 Apr, 01:56 pm
    100 for a selfie? Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's viral video with fans breaks internet

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
5
Last analysed
27 Apr 2026
Key entities
SooryavanshiBatting (cricket)Indian rupeePunjab KingsSunrisers HyderabadRajasthan RoyalsSocial mediaPat CumminsCaptain (cricket)Strike rateBowling (cricket)Chandigarh