Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson shared his thoughts on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest player to secure an IPL contract. The 13-year-old from Bihar was signed by RR for an impressive ₹1.1 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Speaking on the ‘Superstars’ series on JioHotstar, Samson discussed Suryavanshi’s talent and potential. Interestingly, Samson himself made his IPL debut for RR as a teenager back in 2013.
When asked about his advice for young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the RR skipper responded:
“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?”
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Sanju Samson also mentioned that he will focus on understanding Vaibhav’s strengths and supporting him as a captain. The wicketkeeper-batter aims to act as an elder brother to the 13-year-old cricketer.
“I believe he appears prepared to make an impact” – Sanju Samson on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s potential
In the same conversation, Samson was asked about Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s potential. The RR captain emphasized the importance of offering him a comfortable environment and a positive atmosphere.
“I think he looks ready to contribute. The key is to keep him in the best shape and provide a relaxed environment, which is something Rajasthan Royals (RR) is known for. We ensure a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and back our players,” Samson said.
Samson wrapped up by stating that Vaibhav is prepared for the IPL. The RR captain believes the 13-year-old might even secure a spot in the Indian team within a few years.
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