Vaibhav Suryavanshi in motion© X (Twitter)
India’s 13-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who was purchased by Rajasthan Royals within the IPL 2025 Auction for Rs 1.1 crore, as soon as once more discovered himself in the course of an age fraud controversy. Former Pakistan cricketer Junaid Khan took to social media to share a video of his knock throughout the U-19 Asia Cup event and questioned the age of the teen. Vaibhav produced a superb batting efficiency in opposition to Sri Lanka and Junaid questioned if a 13-year-old is able to hitting such huge sixes. Vaibhav ended up being the joint highest-scorer for India within the competitors together with his finest efficiency coming in opposition to Sri Lanka the place he slammed 67 runs with the assistance of 5 fours and 5 sixes.
Junaid shared the video of that innings by Vaibhav on social media platform Instagram together with the caption – “Can a 13-year-old kid really hit such a long six?”
Earlier, when requested in regards to the controversies relating to Vaibhav’s precise age which many imagine is 15 years, his father – Sanjiv Suryavanshi – was fast to make clear.
“When he was 8 and half years old he first appeared for a BCCI bone test. He has already played India U-19. We don’t fear anyone. He can again undergo age test,” he sounded defiant whereas talking with PTI.
Sanjiv mentioned that Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary’s “blessings” have all the time helped Vaibhav in his journey.
,Rakesh ji’s blessings are nice. (Rakesh ji’s blessings are there).”
His base price in the auction was Rs. 30 lakh and Delhi Capitals made the opening bid. RR entered the fray at Rs. 35 lakh and eventually got the better of DC to get the player on board.
So how did this bidding war happen?
“Rajasthan Royals had referred to as him for trials in Nagpur. Vikram Rathour sir (batting coach) gave a match state of affairs the place he needed to rating 17 in an over. Bituwa hit 3 chakkas. During the trials, a four-wheeler and a four-wheeler have been killed. (He smashed three sixes. At trials, he hit eight sixes and 4 fours),” he claimed proudly.
(With PTI inputs)
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