At 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an immediate impact for Rajasthan by scoring 34 runs, including three sixes, against Lucknow.Vaibhav Suryavanshi was thrust into the Indian Premier League (IPL) spotlight as its youngest debutant, and the 14-year-old announced himself in spectacular style with a massive six off the first ball he faced.
The Rajasthan Royals left-hander came into the squad for the clash with the Lucknow Super Giants in place of captain Sanju Samson on Saturday and was an impact substitute during their chase of 181, where he started by smashing Shardul Thakur over extra cover.
“My word, what the hell was that?” Australia’s Shane Watson said during the broadcast.
“One of the hardest shots in cricket is to gain power over cover off the front shoe … Power to burn from the 14-year-old. What a way to announce yourself to the world.”
Suryavanshi, who idolises West Indian great Brian Lara, hit two more sixes in his stunning 20-ball, 34-run innings and was dismissed after forging an 85-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal, but his team went on to lose the match by two runs.
“It was important to give him an opportunity. He batted well in the nets, his preparation was good,” Rajasthan’s spin bowling coach Sairaj …
