Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in IPL 2025 , not just for his fearless batting, but also for a moment that sparked widespread speculation.
During his debut match against Lucknow Super Giants, the youngster was seen rubbing his eyes on his way back to the dugout after being dismissed. Many assumed the rising star had broken down in tears.
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Who's that IPL player?“When did I cry?” he said with a laugh. “My eyes were hurting. I looked at the screen after getting out, and the bright light made me blink a lot. People thought I was crying, but I wasn’t , the lights just got to my eyes.”
The young batter has certainly let his bat do the talking. He announced his arrival with a 20-ball 34, smashing seasoned bowlers like Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur for sixes. In six matches so far, Suryavanshi has racked up 195 runs at a strike rate of 219.1 and an average of 32.5, remarkable numbers for someone his age.
Though Rajasthan Royals are out of playoff contention after a tough campaign and their latest defeat to Punjab Kings in Jaipur, Suryavanshi’s emergence has been a silver lining. His fearless intent and natural flair suggest he’s here to stay, and fans will be eagerly watching how this cricketing prodigy evolves in the seasons to come.
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