13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Signs $130,500 IPL Deal with Rajasthan Royals.
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A remarkable milestone has been achieved in the world of cricket as
13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest player to
secure a contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL)—the
richest cricket tournament globally.
Rajasthan Royals Snaps Up Bihar Prodigy
During the IPL auctions in Saudi Arabia, Vaibhav, who
is from Bihar, was selected by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for an astounding ₹11
million ($130,500; £103,789). After a bidding war that began at ₹3 million, RR,
who were competing against the Delhi Capitals, closed the sale. It's
interesting to note that Vaibhav was selected in large part because of his
prior training with the Royals.
A Young Cricketing Sensation
Vaibhav's path in cricket is quite inspirational. He made his Ranji Trophy
debut for Bihar against Mumbai when he was barely 12 years old. His untapped
potential has been demonstrated by his outstanding results in state and
national competitions such as the Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Under-19
internationals.
In an Under-19 unofficial Test match against Australia,
the young left-handed batsman became the youngest player in junior cricket
history to reach a century off of 58 balls. In an Under-19 competition in
Bihar, he also hit an undefeated 332 runs.
Why Rajasthan Royals Chose Vaibhav
During a training session, RR's coaching team saw Vaibhav's potential and
made a daring move for the young cricket player. The Rajasthan Royals' CEO,
Jake Lush McCrum, said,
"He’s an incredible talent. We’re confident he has the ability to
step up to the IPL level, but his development will require ongoing work."
Breaking Barriers in Indian Cricket
Urban
areas like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai have historically controlled Indian
cricket. But by elevating talent from smaller towns and villages, the IPL has
altered the rules. This change is shown in Vaibhav's ascension, which has
motivated numerous aspiring cricket players in rural India.
The Challenges Ahead
Despite his success in the IPL, Vaibhav has faced
difficulties along the way. Child work under the age of 14 is prohibited by
Indian law, however sports are exempt. He must wait till he becomes 15, though,
as that is the minimum age required to play in international matches run by the
International Cricket Council (ICC).
A Family’s Sacrifice and Pride
Vaibhav's achievement can be attributed to his family's steadfast support.
To support his son's cricketing aspirations, his father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, a
Bihar farmer who moved to Mumbai for employment, worked as a bouncer and even
ran a public lavatory.
Speaking to the press, he shared his pride:
"Vaibhav is not just my son; he’s Bihar’s son."
At the same time, he emphasized the importance of keeping his son grounded,
saying,
"This IPL auction should not go to his head. He still has a long
way to go."
A Star in the Making
Young cricket players in India,
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's narrative serves as a source of inspiration and
perseverance. This youthful wonder is set to leave a lasting impression on the
cricket world with the help of his family and the Rajasthan Royals.
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