Former England captain and Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Jos Buttler has joined the heated debate around young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and fast bowler Kyle Jamieson in the IPL 2026. Buttler defended Kyle Jamieson in the controversy by saying the reaction was natural considering how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been playing dangerously in the ongoing IPL 2026.
The incident happened in a recent IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC), where Jamieson dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for just 4 runs and celebrated very aggressively in front of him. That moment sparked the massive debate, and the New Zealand fast bowler later received a demerit point for breaking IPL rules.
Now, reacting to the incident, Jos Buttler feels the whole conversation is mainly because Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is only 15 years old. He pointed out that age has made the incident look bigger, but the reality is that the youngster has been batting with full aggression against every bowler this season, making even top bowlers feel pressure against him.
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The Englishman has noted that when a batter keeps attacking like that, bowlers also get emotional when they finally get a breakthrough, and that’s why Jamieson’s reaction looked strong, but it came out of the pressure Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been creating in the tournament. He also added that such moments are part of the game and emotions naturally come out in big competitions like the IPL.
Buttler defends Kyle Jamieson’s aggressive celebration
Jos Buttler was quoted as saying by The Indian Express, "I don’t know if it’s been big news. It’s not something I’ve seen a lot of. I saw him get him out, and, you know, I think the fact that he is 15 is probably the thing that makes it so big, doesn’t it?”
The GT batter further explained, “But I would say Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hasn’t been showing any remorse to any of the bowlers for the fact that he’s only 15. It’s not like he’s only hitting twos and fours. He’s smashing bowlers into row Z. So, the excitement when you get him out, I think, is justified, to be honest. He’s been playing that well, and he’s been that destructive.”
Buttler also felt that the New Zealand bowler might later find the moment funny, as his most emotional celebration came against a teenage player. He added, “I’m sure Kyle Jamieson probably has a bit of a laugh when he’s back in his room thinking, ‘One of the most excited I’ve been and emotional I’ve been and in the batter’s face I’ve been has been for a 15-year-old boy.'"
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Emotional celebrations in IPL normal: Buttler
The Englishman further noted, “But, you know, I think that’s the only mitigation, isn’t it? Other than that, he’s been one of the stars of the tournament. He’s been one of the most destructive players, and, as I said, he’s not showing any remorse to the bowlers.”
The England wicketkeeper also said that emotional celebrations are a natural part of modern cricket, especially in high-pressure leagues like the IPL. Butler signed off by saying, "So, fair play to him, and I’m sure you’ll be in that camp that we like to see emotion in the game, won't you? You want to see a bit of enjoyment."
"Vaibhav’s playing men’s cricket as if he were one of the best players of the tournament. So, I think the fact that he is only 15 is kind of the only talking point there. Otherwise, it would just be a normal sort of celebration for a bowler.”
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