13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi all set to star in U19 Asia Cup after bagging IPL contract

Just days after creating history by becoming the youngest player to be sold in an IPL auction, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is all set to star for India U19 in the Asia Cup. The 13-year-old was picked up by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.2 cr in the mega-auction. Suryavanshi recently became the youngest player to hit a century in an international match, scoring 104 runs off 62 balls in a Youth Test for India U-19 against Australia U-19 in Chennai. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi to star in U19 Asia Cup

The U19 Asia Cup will commence from November 29 and will be held in UAE. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be a part of the Indian team along with other stars including Andre Siddharth, Mohammed Enaan, Hardik Raj and Samarth Nagaraj. Mumbai batter Ayush Mhatre, who impressed with his recent performances in Raji Trophy, will also be a part of India’s power-packed line-up.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi ft. age fraud controversy

Suryavanshi debuted in the Ranji Trophy last season at just 12 years old, with an average of 10 over five matches, reaching a top score of 41. However, he shone brightly in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring nearly 400 runs in five games, solidifying his reputation as a promising young talent.

Soon after Suryavanshi earned his maiden IPL contract, reports of the young batter involved in an age fraud surfaced. However, the youngster’s father has dismissed such claims.

“When he was eight and a half years old, he underwent his first BCCI bone test. He has already represented India at the U-19 level. We have nothing to fear-he is ready to undergo another age test if needed,” Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s father said.