Stuart Broad Lauds Rajasthan Royals for 'Bold' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Signing, Predicts Big Auction Payday
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- Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has praised Rajasthan Royals for their bold decision to sign teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken IPL 2026 by storm.
- Sooryavanshi became the first player to cross 400 runs this season, scoring at a staggering strike rate of 238.09.
- Broad said if the 14-year-old enters the auction again, he could command significantly higher numbers.
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Warum es wichtig ist
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was signed by Rajasthan Royals at just 14 years old for Rs 1.1 crore, a decision questioned by many critics who felt the teenager was too young for top-flight domestic cricket. The move has proven inspired as he became the first player to score a century in his IPL debut season and continues to dominate IPL 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in sensational form since making his IPL debut in 2025. Bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, the move was initially questioned by many. However, the teenage prodigy has silenced all critics with his performances. After scoring a century in his debut season, Sooryavanshi has elevated his game further in IPL 2026. His scores this season read: 52, 31, 39, 78, 0, 46, 8, 103, and 43, a remarkable run of consistency and explosiveness. He currently tops the run-scoring charts with 400 runs in nine innings, averaging 44.44 at a staggering strike rate of 238.09, becoming the first player to cross the 400-run mark in IPL 2026.
Stuart Broad's take on RR's bold call
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad praised Rajasthan Royals' scouting system while reflecting on the bold decision to sign such a young player. "Fair play to Rajasthan Royals' scouting system or academy system-whatever they have done. I remember when they signed him at the auction - he was 14, maybe even 13 - and I thought it was a bit odd for top-flight domestic cricket to bring in someone so young. That's a lot of pressure, just having him around the squad for three years. What's the point of that? It's not as if you can sign him on a 10-year contract; he might just leave for the Mumbai Indians or something if given an opportunity," Broad told former England teammate Jos Buttler on the For the Love of Cricket podcast.
"I mean, to be fair, when he walks into his next player retention, he can go into the auction, if he wants, 'you have to give me some sort of numbers," he added.
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Offene Fragen
- What is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exact age?
- Will he stay with Rajasthan Royals beyond his current contract?
- How will other franchises bid for him in the next auction?
