Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Nov 25 (UNI) In a historic moment at the IPL Auction, the 13-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest crorepati in the league’s history.
The Rajasthan Royals secured the budding star for a staggering ₹1.10 crore after a heated bidding war with the Delhi Capitals.
With a base price set at ₹30 lakh, Suryavanshi quickly caught the attention of franchises. The Royals were the first to raise their paddle, signalling their interest in the young talent.
The Delhi Capitals, determined to acquire him, joined the race and pushed the bidding past the ₹1 crore mark. However, their hesitation at ₹1.10 crore allowed the Royals to seal the deal.
Suryavanshi, a precocious allrounder with exceptional skills, has been touted as a future star, drawing comparisons to some of cricket’s greatest names despite his young age. His meteoric rise has captivated the cricketing world, and his inclusion in the IPL promises to bring fresh excitement to the tournament.
This acquisition underscores the Royals’ strategy of investing in young talent. With the IPL set to commence in April, all eyes will be on Suryavanshi as he takes his first steps onto the grand stage of Indian cricket.
