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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Accused Of Age Fraud; Locals Make Explosive Claim

Rajgeeta Yadav

Vaibhav Suryavanshi accused of age fraud [Source: AP Photos]Vaibhav Suryavanshi accused of age fraud [Source: AP Photos]

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been making headlines ever since he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction in Dubai. He created history by becoming the youngest player ever shortlisted for an IPL auction, and was later picked to play in the tournament.

In his debut game for RR, Vaibhav made a big impression by hitting a six on the very first ball he faced against Lucknow Super Giants (LS). Soon in his third IPL match, he shocked everyone with an incredible 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans (GT), making headlines across the country. But just a few days after this magical innings, a controversy broke out.

Locals Claim Vaibhav Suryavanshi Is 16, Not 14

A viral video started doing the rounds online, in which a local person who knows Vaibhav made a serious allegation, he claimed that Vaibhav is not 14 but actually 16 years old. He also mentioned that Vaibhav's father had worked very hard to support his cricket dreams. The man even said Vaibhav was so talented, he would always start tournaments by hitting sixes from the first ball.


This led to accusations of age fraud, where a player lies about their age to play in younger age groups or gain an advantage. Age fraud has been a long-time issue in Indian sports, especially in youth competitions. However, there is no official proof yet that Vaibhav or any other player has broken any laws.

Despite the controversy, Vaibhav’s performance was amazing. He opened the innings with India ace opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and went on to score 101 runs off just 38 balls, smashing 11 sixes and 7 fours. It was the second-fastest century in IPL history.

Rajasthan Royals Break Losing Streak

Meanwhile, RR, who were on a five-match losing streak, finally won the game against GT with the help of the young star's stellar knock. They are currently eighth on the points table with three wins from ten matches and are hoping to win more games to stay in the race for playoffs.