Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Wins Car in IPL, But Can't Drive It Yet
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15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won a Tata Sierra SUV as IPL's Most Valuable Player, but cannot drive it until he turns 18 due to India's minimum driving age.
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Why It Matters
Teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been awarded a car for his outstanding performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, due to India's minimum driving age of 18, he will not be able to drive the vehicle for three years.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.
Left-hander Sooryavanshi has excelled in the IPL this season, scoring 776 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 237.30.
He was named Most Valuable Player for the 2026 campaign, despite his team Rajasthan Royals not reaching the final.
The teenager also picked up the emerging player award and the Orange Cap, given to the highest run-scorer.
Among his prizes was a Tata Sierra - a popular mid-size SUV in India - but he cannot get behind the wheel because the minimum driving age in the country is 18.
Sooryavanshi's individual prize money totalled more than £30,000.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be able to drive the Tata Sierra.
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What will happen to the car during the three-year waiting period?
- Will the car be stored by the team or the player?
- Are there any other notable young players who have faced similar situations?
- What are the specific regulations regarding the ownership and use of such prizes for minors in India?
