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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? 13-year-old becomes youngest cricketer sold in IPL auction history

Fans cheer for the Rajasthan Royals in last season’s IPL - (AFP via Getty Images)

A 13-year-old cricketer has been picked by the Rajasthan Royals to become the youngest-ever player to earn a deal in the IPL auction.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is 13 years and 243 days at the time of landing his contract, is a left-hand top-order batter for Bihar and attracted a bidding war between the Royals and Delhi Capitals.

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