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Suryavanshi’s Blistering Drive Nearly Strikes Rajasthan Royals Film Crew

The 14-year-old prodigy’s helmet-mounted GoPro captured a powerful straight drive at close range that sent five crew members diving without causing injuries.

Overview

  • A GoPro attached to Suryavanshi’s helmet recorded the session as five crew members stood at the non-striker’s end during a promotional shoot.
  • His straight drive cleared the bowler’s reach and rocketed back toward the filming team, prompting them to scatter and dive for cover.
  • No one was injured in the near-miss and Suryavanshi immediately apologized, saying “Sorry!” to the startled crew.
  • The incident underscores the raw power that fueled his record-setting 35-ball IPL century and fastest-ever Youth ODI hundred.
  • Rajasthan Royals and India U-19 coaches are emphasizing safety protocols and structured workload management for the teenager’s continued development.