Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Rajasthan Royals' Young Cricket Sensation
"Yashasvi Jaiswal, Multiplied By 2": For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, RR Kept Rs 10 Crore Aside. Stunning Story Revealed
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, made headlines as the youngest player signed in IPL history by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore (approximately $132,000 USD). Director of Cricket Zubin Bharucha revealed the franchise set aside ₹10 crore (about $1.2 million USD) for him, citing his exceptional talent and performance during trials.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player signed in IPL history at 15 years old.
- 02Rajasthan Royals allocated ₹10 crore specifically for Sooryavanshi, indicating high expectations.
- 03Sooryavanshi scored 252 runs in his debut IPL season, including the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian.
- 04Director of Cricket Zubin Bharucha compared Sooryavanshi's talent to that of Yashasvi Jaiswal, stating he is 'Jaiswal multiplied by two.'
- 05He started IPL 2026 with a remarkable performance, achieving the joint third-fastest fifty in the tournament's history.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, made history as the youngest player ever signed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for ₹1.1 crore (approximately $132,000 USD). His talent was so impressive that RR's Director of Cricket, Zubin Bharucha, revealed the franchise set aside ₹10 crore (about $1.2 million USD) specifically for him. During trials in Maharashtra's Talegaon, Sooryavanshi showcased remarkable skills, including hitting a ball bowled at 157 kmph for six. Bharucha noted that Sooryavanshi's potential surpasses that of Yashasvi Jaiswal, stating he is 'Jaiswal multiplied by two.' In his debut IPL season, Sooryavanshi scored 252 runs in just seven matches, including the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian. He has continued to impress in IPL 2026, achieving the joint third-fastest fifty in tournament history.
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Sooryavanshi's success could inspire young cricketers in India and boost interest in the IPL among youth.
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