Vaibhav Suryavanshi was subject to a bidding war between Rajasthan Royal and Delhi Capitals. He was sold for 11 million rupees (roughly €125,000) at the age of just 13.
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The Rajasthan Royals may not have an immediate use for their new teenage acquisition, but see potential in the batsmanImage: R.SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images
An Indian teenager made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the youngest ever player to be sold at the tournament's annual auction where teams compete to sign players.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, was sold for 11 million rupees (roughly €125,000 or $130,000) to the Rajasthan Royals in the world's most lucrative domestic cricket competition.
By Deutsche Welle (Asia) | Created at 2024-11-25 17:02:34 | Updated at 2024-11-25 19:53:28
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The Rajasthan Royals may not have an immediate use for their new teenage acquisition, but see potential in the batsmanImage: R.SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images
