Rajasthan Royals Skipper Sanju Samson Shares His First Observation Of 13-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has backed up 13-year-old Indian cricketing prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, to go big in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Samson has expressed positivity in Suryavanshi and said that he has made positive progress in the franchise's academy and has hit some big sixes, putting his power on display. He added that Vaibhav looks ready to be a part of the upcoming IPL season and that he might play for the Indian Cricket Team soon.

Sanju Samson Offers An Honest Verdict On Vaibhav Suryavanshi

A 13-year-old cricketer became one of the biggest hype of the IPL Mega Auction after the Rajasthan Royals went all in to pick up Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The franchise's decision to bring him in for INR 1.1 Crore drew a lot of attention as it was an unusual instance for such a young player to go for such big bucks in the auction. RR skipper Sanju Samson recently opened up about his observations about the cricketer, and he believes Suryavanshi is ready for the big leagues.

"For me, rather than giving advice, I prefer observing first -- how a youngster wants to play his cricket, what he likes, and what kind of support he needs from me. Then, I work my way around that. Vaibhav looks very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already talking about his power-hitting. What else can you ask for? It is all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother.

"The key is to keep him in the best shape and provide a relaxed environment, which is something the Rajasthan Royals (RR) is known for. We ensure a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and back our players. You never know--he might end up playing for India in a couple of years. I feel he is ready for the IPL. He looks capable of landing a few solid punches here and there. Let us see what the future holds," Sanju Samson said during his appearance on JioHotstar, as quoted by ANI.

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Rajasthan Royals Aim For A Strong Start In IPl 2025

The Rajasthan Royals are expected to be the x-factors this year as they have bolstered themselves with some notable cricketers who have made wants in the game. Led by Sanju Samson, the side would have stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and more, the side would be determined to pair their sole IPL title win with some more gold.

The Royals would begin their campaign against the 2024 runner-ups, the Sunrisers Hyderabad , at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on March 23, 2025.

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