13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest IPL player with ₹1.10 crore contract

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricketer from Bihar, has made history by becoming the youngest player to secure an IPL contract. He was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore during the mega auction in Jeddah. Vaibhav's rise in cricket has been rapid. He debuted in the Ranji Trophy at age 12 and scored a century in his under-19 debut against Australia in September. His impressive performances caught the attention of IPL teams. The bidding for Vaibhav began at ₹30 lakh, with Delhi Capitals also interested. Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals signed him, continuing their trend of supporting young talent under the mentorship of Rahul Dravid.