NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a platform for young talent to emerge. However, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stands out as a unique discovery.Suryavanshi is already being considered a future prospect in Indian cricket, though he still needs to prove himself at various levels, including Under-16, Under-19, and India A, before reaching the senior Indian team.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!His journey began impressively when Rajasthan Royals selected him in the IPL 2025 mega-auction. He made an immediate impact by hitting his first ball for a six.In his second game against Gujarat Titans, he scored 101 runs off just 36 balls, becoming the youngest centurion in IPL history. His performance garnered attention not only in India but internationally.Before leaving for the UK, Suryavanshi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who offered words of encouragement to the young cricketer.His reputation has spread across cricket-playing nations. Former England captain Jos Buttler recalled Suryavanshi’s impressive performance against Gujarat Titans in April.
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The young player recently demonstrated his continuing form by scoring 190 runs off 90 balls. However, there have been concerns about his weight gain following his IPL success.“No, he doesn’t eat anymore. Now he takes a very balanced diet. He goes to the gym. He had gained a lot of weight; he has to reduce it; lose weight,” Suryavanshi’s father Sanjeev told The Dainik Jagran.Suryavanshi’s final IPL interaction was with Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid. The former India captain, despite being on crutches, celebrated enthusiastically when Suryavanshi completed his century.Dravid advised Suryavanshi that this was just the beginning, warning him about the challenges ahead when bowlers and opposition teams would analyse his game more thoroughly.Sanjeev revealed an important conversation with Dravid regarding his son’s future development.“Rahul Sir had said that your work is over now. Now he is our responsibility. We will take care of him. Now he has become a part of our family. Just ensure that he stays away from mobile and internet media. We will make him a player who can play for the country,” the father said.
This young talent’s remarkable entry into professional cricket has caught everyone’s attention. With proper guidance and development, he appears to have a promising future ahead in Indian cricket.His current focus is on training with the India Under-19 team in the UK, where he continues to showcase his batting prowess.The cricket community is watching his progress closely as he develops through the various levels of the sport.With support from experienced figures like Rahul Dravid and the Rajasthan Royals management, Suryavanshi has strong backing for his cricket journey.
