'Looks capable of landing a few solid punches here and there' - Samson weighs in on Suryavanshi ahead of IPL 2025
13-year-old Suryavanshi was the youngest player to get roped into a franchise in the history of the IPL.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is one of the players to look forward to as far as the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League is concerned. At an age of 13 years, he had scripted history by becoming the youngest player to go under the hammer in the mega auction for IPL 2025 in November 2024. He was eventually snapped by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.1 crore.
Rajasthan Royals' skipper, Sanju Samson, shared his distinctive approach while dealing with youngsters like Suryavanshi.
"For me, rather than giving advice, I prefer observing first - how a youngster wants to play his cricket, what he likes, and what kind of support he needs from me. Then, I work my way around that. Vaibhav looks very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already talking about his power-hitting. What else can you ask for? It is all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother," expressed Samson while speaking to JioHotstar.
He might end up playing for India in a couple of years: Samson
Samson further noted that Suryavanshi was more than equipped to take on the IPL and even felt that his prowess could lead to him to the national setup in a few years' time.
"The key is to keep him in the best shape and provide a relaxed environment, which is something the Rajasthan Royals is known for. We ensure a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and back our players. You never know - he might end up playing for India in a couple of years. I feel he is ready for the IPL. He looks capable of landing a few solid punches here and there. Let us see what the future holds," added Samson.
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RR will get their IPL 2025 underway with an afternoon fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match is scheduled to commence on 3:30 pm (IST) on Sunday, March 23.
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