Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has strongly dismissed a viral social media claim suggesting that Mumbai Indians' owner Nita Ambani offered teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshian extravagant package to join the five-time champions.

The 15-year-old prodigy has been one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2026 following his explosive performances for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Amid the growing hype around the youngster, a bizarre rumor began circulating online claiming that Mumbai Indians had offered him INR 30 crore, a luxurious flat in Antilia, and even a private island in the Maldives to secure his services. 

However, Lalit Modi stepped in to shut down the speculation and clarified that the story has no truth in it. Retweeting the viral post, the former IPL boss rubbished the rumor and reminded fans that player movements in the IPL are governed strictly by league regulations.

“He will need to be traded. All these offer are immaterial - he will have to go thru Auction if released by @rajasthanroyals ,” Lalit Modi stated while reacting to the viral claim.

According to Modi, the move can happen only if both franchises agree to an official trade or if Rajasthan Royals release the youngster and he re-enters the auction pool.

“Yes he will command MORE MONEY THEN ANY OTHER CRICKET PLAYER ON EARTH. But these rumoured side offers have no place in official IPL RULES. ALL Sounds like fake news,” Lalit Modi added. 

The clarification from Lalit Modi has now effectively ended the online frenzy surrounding the alleged offer. While Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise has undoubtedly made him one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket, the rumors linking him to extravagant secret offers from Mumbai Indians have no truth to them. 

Meanwhile, the 15-year-old is having a dream IPL 2026 with the bat, scoring 680 runs with a strike rate of 242.85. He has led his side to the qualifier 2 with a stunning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in eliminator on May 27.