The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction made history when 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever player to be picked in the tournament The
Rajasthan Royals shocked cricket fans by signing the young prodigy for ₹1.1 crore, setting a new benchmark for young talent in the sport.
Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav was born in Bihar, India, on March 27, 2011, and is now clearly the big hope of young domestic cricket players. His earliest entry into cricket happened sometime in his life, and he has produced exceptional talent.
Hometown: Bihar, India
Age at IPL Selection: 13 years
First-Class Debut: Bihar Ranji Team at 12 years
Performance Responsible for Selection: 58-ball century against Australia's Under-19 team
His fast rise through domestic and age-group cricket attracted the attention of IPL scouts, culminating in his historic township auction selection.
Why Historic for Such a Selection?Because of his inclusion in the IPL, Suryavanshi has now created various records and is a topic of discussion in the whole cricketing sphere.
Youngest IPL Player Ever- He has erased the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman who made his entry into Royal Challengers Bangalore at 16 years in 2019.
Fast-tracked to Stardom: Most cricketers start their careers in late adolescence or even twenties, but Suryavanshi has jumped by ages.
Big Money Move: Rajasthan Royals, at such a young age, detected enough talent and risked an investment of ₹1.1 crore in the boy.
Reactions from the Cricketing World The news of his IPL selection has been met with mixed reactions:
Praise: Many fans and former cricketers began raving about his talent and the bold decision of Rajasthan Royals to opt for him.
Concerns: Experts query whether 13 can handle the pressure of pro cricket, T20 format.
What’s Next for Suryavanshi?With IPL 2025 approaching, the biggest question is—will Vaibhav Suryavanshi find a place in the playing 11? If yes, then he would once more create history. No matter, his journey has started already and will be closely observed by cricket lovers.
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