IPL 2025: Former Pak star gives big verdict on Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a 34 run cameo off 20 deliveries against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in his IPL debut. His attacking knock included a first ball six.

Suryavanshi has impressed both fans and experts with his brilliant knock. In response, former Pakistan star Basit Ali gave a massive verdict on Suryavanshi. According to Basit, Suryavanshi should receive support from the system and commented on the problems he would have faced in Pakistan.

"The 14-year-old kid, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The way he smashed that first ball for six, it's a huge deal. Imagine what would have happened had he gotten out trying to hit the first ball for six? What would people have said? In Pakistan, people would have said, throw him out. But this is how confidence is given, which later pays off," said Basit on his official YouTube channel.

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"Look at Abhishek Sharma. Look at Tilak Varma. Look at Jaiswal, Gill. They became big players after being given that confidence, that license to express themselves. And if they play with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, of course, they will become great players," he added.

Notably, Suryavanshi was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He became the youngest player to feature in the cash-rich league as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 on Saturday.