Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s IPL debut became the talk of the town—not just for his impressive 34 runs in 20 balls, but for a surprising moment after he got out. Cameras caught Vaibhav seemingly wiping tears from his eyes while walking from the crease to the dugout. Naturally, everyone wondered: Why was Vaibhav crying?

Social media buzzed with speculation, and even his coach shared three possible reasons for Vaibhav’s emotional moment. But now, Vaibhav himself has finally revealed the truth behind those “tears” in a candid chat with his close friend and Punjab Kings player, Musheer Khan.

What Really Happened?

On April 19, 2025, Vaibhav got his big break thanks to Sanju Samson’s injury. His debut innings was historic, but the picture of him seemingly crying grabbed just as much attention.

When Musheer asked Vaibhav why he cried, Vaibhav laughed it off and said, “I wasn’t crying at all!” He explained that his eyes were hurting badly from the bright lights on the field. After getting out, when he looked up at the screen, the glare made his eyes water, so he rubbed them. Even his teammates in the dugout asked if he was crying, but Vaibhav insists it was just eye pain—not tears.

Believe It or Not?

Though Vaibhav’s explanation clears up the mystery, that emotional photo continues to fuel debates among fans. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain: Vaibhav’s debut was unforgettable—on and off the pitch!