From the lanes of Samastipur to the roaring stadiums of the Indian Premier League, 14-year-old left-handed batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has announced himself as the breakout star of IPL 2025.
Wearing the Rajasthan Royals’ colors, this prodigy displayed extraordinary composure and power when most teenagers his age are still juggling homework and weekend plans. In only his third appearance, Vaibhav etched his name into the record books by blasting a century in a mere 35 balls, a feat that has captured headlines and imaginations around the world.
Veteran players and passionate supporters have wasted no time urging selectors to fast-track his rise to the national team. Yet ICC regulations set a hard floor: a minimum age of 15 to debut internationally. Vaibhav, who will celebrate his 15th birthday on March 27, 2026, currently falls shy of this requirement.
Fortunately, the ICC’s 2020 policy offers a lifeline—a special clause permitting under-aged players to debut early if they demonstrate exceptional experience, mental fortitude, and physical readiness. Should the BCCI marshal a compelling case, the door remains ajar for Vaibhav’s dream to take flight on the global stage sooner than anyone imagined.
