Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar sets a record in the Indian Premier League, marking a significant milestone in young talent representation in cricket.**
Young Cricket Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Secures Historic IPL Contract**
Young Cricket Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Secures Historic IPL Contract**
At just 13, Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest player to land an IPL deal, signed by Rajasthan Royals for $130,500.**
The Indian Premier League (IPL) welcomes a new prodigy as 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi secures a landmark contract with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for an impressive ₹11 million ($130,500; £103,789). This makes him the youngest player to ever receive a deal in the tournament, renowned as the world's richest cricket league.
Hailing from Bihar, Suryavanshi's exceptional talent on the field has already been recognized in national competitions, including the Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophies. As a left-handed batter, he has demonstrated his prowess representing Bihar and the India Under-19 team on various platforms. The bidding for him sparked interest, starting from a modest ₹3 million, with both Delhi Capitals and RR vying for his skills until RR, his former training ground, successfully acquired him.
The IPL has evolved to incorporate a diverse array of players from rural India, previously dominated by major urban centers like Mumbai and Delhi. Suryavanshi's journey reflects this change, exemplified by his early debut in the Ranji Trophy at age 12 against Mumbai. Despite being young, Suryavanshi has already achieved significant milestones, including a stunning 58-ball century against Australia in a youth Test match, marking him as the youngest centurion in youth cricket history.
RR's CEO Jake Lush McCrum has expressed confidence in Suryavanshi’s talent and potential, stating the franchise is eager to nurture him as he adapts to the professional realm. However, regulations mandate that Suryavanshi must wait until he turns 15 to compete in international matches sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which sets the age limit for players.
Suryavanshi's success has brought joy not only to him but his family, who made sacrifices by selling their land to support his cricket ambitions. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, now holds immense pride, declaring his son as not only his child but "Bihar's son." Yet, he remains vigilant about ensuring that his son stays grounded amidst newfound fame. “I will talk to him and make sure that this IPL auction doesn’t go to his head. He still has a long way to go,” remarked Mr. Suryavanshi.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi stands at the cusp of becoming a household name in the cricketing world, representing hope and inspiration for budding cricketers across India.
Hailing from Bihar, Suryavanshi's exceptional talent on the field has already been recognized in national competitions, including the Ranji and Mushtaq Ali trophies. As a left-handed batter, he has demonstrated his prowess representing Bihar and the India Under-19 team on various platforms. The bidding for him sparked interest, starting from a modest ₹3 million, with both Delhi Capitals and RR vying for his skills until RR, his former training ground, successfully acquired him.
The IPL has evolved to incorporate a diverse array of players from rural India, previously dominated by major urban centers like Mumbai and Delhi. Suryavanshi's journey reflects this change, exemplified by his early debut in the Ranji Trophy at age 12 against Mumbai. Despite being young, Suryavanshi has already achieved significant milestones, including a stunning 58-ball century against Australia in a youth Test match, marking him as the youngest centurion in youth cricket history.
RR's CEO Jake Lush McCrum has expressed confidence in Suryavanshi’s talent and potential, stating the franchise is eager to nurture him as he adapts to the professional realm. However, regulations mandate that Suryavanshi must wait until he turns 15 to compete in international matches sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), which sets the age limit for players.
Suryavanshi's success has brought joy not only to him but his family, who made sacrifices by selling their land to support his cricket ambitions. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, now holds immense pride, declaring his son as not only his child but "Bihar's son." Yet, he remains vigilant about ensuring that his son stays grounded amidst newfound fame. “I will talk to him and make sure that this IPL auction doesn’t go to his head. He still has a long way to go,” remarked Mr. Suryavanshi.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi stands at the cusp of becoming a household name in the cricketing world, representing hope and inspiration for budding cricketers across India.
