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 midst 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 towards Sri Lanka and Junaid questioned if a 13-year-old is able to hitting such large sixes. Vaibhav ended up being the joint highest-scorer for India within the competitors together with his greatest efficiency coming towards 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 child actually hit such an extended six?”
Earlier, when requested in regards to the controversies relating to Vaibhav’s precise age which many consider is 15 years, his father – Sanjiv Suryavanshi – was fast to make clear.
“When he was 8 and half years outdated he first appeared for a BCCI bone take a look at. He has already performed India U-19. We do not concern anybody. He can once more bear age take a look at,” he sounded defiant whereas talking with PTI.
Sanjiv stated that Bihar Cricket Association president Rakesh Tiwary’s “blessings” have all the time helped Vaibhav in his journey.
“Rakesh ji ka ashirwaad raha hai bahoot (Rakesh ji’s blessings are there).”
His base value within the public sale was Rs. 30 lakh and Delhi Capitals made the opening bid. RR entered the fray at Rs. 35 lakh and ultimately received the higher of DC to get the participant on board.
So how did this bidding warfare occur?
“Rajasthan Royals had known 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 ne 3 chakka mara. Trials mein aat chakka aur char chauwaa mara (He smashed three sixes. At trials, he hit eight sixes and 4 fours),” he claimed proudly.
(With PTI inputs)
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