Inside Vaibhav Suryavanshi age row as 14-year-old cricket star makes IPL history

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history with an incredible century for the Rajasthan Royals

India's latest cricket sensation found himself at the centre of an age row before making IPL history with a stunning century for the Rajasthan Royals. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is just 14 years old, became the youngest player to record a three-figure knock in T20 cricket on Monday evening. He reached his century in 35 balls, hitting 11 sixes and seven fours. Suryavanshi was eventually bowled for 101 from 38 balls as the Royals surged to an eight-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans. It was the second-fastest century in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian player. Just weeks ago, Suryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in the IPL and made an immediate splash by hitting his first ball for six. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

There was some confusion about his real age following an interview in 2023

He is making headlines around the world, given that he is so much younger than his peers, but there has been some confusion surrounding his real age. Suryavanshi's official date of birth is March 27, 2011, meaning that he is 14 years and 32 days old. However, while speaking to BNN News two years ago, he said that he would turn 14 on September 27, 2023. This would make him around a year and a half older than his official age. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, was quick to quash the rumours about his son's real age and said that he was ready to undergo an age test should it be required.

"When he was eight-and-a-half-years old, he first appeared for a BCCI bone test," Sanjiv told PTI. "He has already played [for] India under-19s. We don't fear anyone. He can again undergo an age test.

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