Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 14 years and 23 days old, made history as the youngest player to debut in the IPL for the Rajasthan Royals against the Lucknow Super Giants. His impressive performance included smashing a six off the first ball he faced and scoring a quick 34 runs in just 20 balls, forming an 85-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal. His coach revealed that Vaibhav had to make sacrifices in his diet, giving up mutton and pizza to adhere to strict instructions.
Having showcased his talent with a 58-ball century for India U19, Vaibhav was picked up by the Royals for INR 1.1 crore in the IPL auction. His coach likened his batting style to a mix of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, praising his fearlessness and aggression. Before his debut match, Vaibhav received a message from coach Rahul Dravid, which filled him with both excitement and nerves. Despite his young age, Vaibhav’s potential is evident, and he is expected to make a significant impact in future matches.
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