14-Year-Old IPL Star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Father Sold Off His Land For Him: 'Zameen Tak Bech Diya'

India's 14-year-old cricketer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, created history by being the youngest batter to score a fifty in T20s. The left-handed batter set the world record in the Indian Premier League 2025, as he was playing for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. It is worth mentioning that he also broke the record for the youngest batter to hit a fifty in the IPL. While the nation is hailing the young cricketer, his family did a lot of sacrifices to turn him into India's finest cricketer. 

Viabhav Suryavanshi's father sold off his land for him

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold off his farmland four years ago to fund his son's dream of becoming a cricketer. His efforts paid off last year when IPL team, Rajasthan Royals picked him and he became the youngest cricketer. In an interview with the PTI, Sanjiv revealed that he is not just his son, but he is the son of the entire Bihar. He said:

"Woh ab sirf humra bituwa nahi pura Bihar ka bituwa hai."

Recalling his son's struggle, Sanjiv revealed that he is a hard-working child. Since the age of eight, he worked hard to achieve his dream of becoming a cricketer. His father would send him to cricket coaching to Samastipur. Talking about the hard days, he said:

"He just wants to play cricket and nothing else. A few years back he loved Doremon, not anymore. My son has worked hard. At the age of 8 years, he excelled at U-16 district trials. I would take him for his cricket coaching to Samastipur and then take him back." 

Not only this, Sanjiv Suryavanshi sold off his land to support his son, Vaibhav's dream of becoming a cricketer. All his sacrifices didn't go in vain as Vaibhav showed the world that he is truly the wonder kid, and he is here to stay for a long-long time. Sanjiv revealed:

"It's a big investment. Aapko kya bataye humne toh apna zameen tak bech diya. Abhi bhi halat pura sudhra nahi (I have sold my land. Financial issues are still there)."

Rajasthan Royals spent Rs. 1.10 crore on Vaibhav Suryavanshi last year

For those who don't know, on the second day of the IPL 2025 auction, Rajasthan Royals (RR) made headlines with their shocking bid on 14-year-old Viabhav. They spent a whopping Rs. 1.10 crore to sign a 14-year-old cricketer. The young batter hails from Bihar and is now officially the youngest player ever in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

What do you think about Vaibhav's notable work in the IPL 2025, making his father proud?

Next Read: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Story: IPL's Youngest Player, 13-Year-Old Sold For Rs 1.10 Cr To RR, Age Fraud

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