Overview

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history at 14, debuting for Rajasthan Royals after being acquired for INR 1.10 crore in the 2025 mega auction.
• In his first match against Lucknow Super Giants, he scored an impressive 34 runs, including two boundaries and three sixes, but struggled in his next game with 16 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
• Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag advised Suryavanshi to stay grounded, warning against complacency after early success and fame.
• Sehwag highlighted Virat Kohli’s career as a model for longevity, urging Suryavanshi to aim for a 20-year IPL career rather than short-term achievements.
• Suryavanshi’s debut comes as Rajasthan Royals face challenges in the tournament, currently sitting in eighth place after a string of losses.