Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Age Controversy Sparks Debate in IPL 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines in IPL 2026
In IPL 2026, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been making headlines with his explosive batting performances. Recently, he played a remarkable innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which has put him in the spotlight. Suryavanshi is currently among the top run-scorers in this season of IPL.
Age Speculations Surrounding Vaibhav Suryavanshi
His batting style has led to ongoing discussions about his age. The BCCI has conducted several tests regarding his actual age, and now a close friend and teammate has made a significant revelation about it.
Friend Reveals Vaibhav Suryavanshi's True Age
During the mega auction for IPL 2025, when Rajasthan Royals acquired Suryavanshi, there was much speculation about his age, which was reported to be 13 at that time. He scored a century against Gujarat Titans last season when he was just 14, and now he has recently turned 15.
However, according to his childhood friend, Suryavanshi is actually older than 15. This revelation has gone viral on social media, with a video of his friend discussing it gaining traction.
Viral Video and BCCI Records
वैभव सूर्यवंशी की असली उम्र को लेकर चर्चा जारी है।
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— क्रिकेट की दुनिया April 26, 2026
According to BCCI records, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born on March 27, 2011, in Samastipur, Bihar. After this season, he may make his international debut for Team India. However, the ongoing discussions about his age are fueled by an old interview where he mentioned turning 14 in September 2023, which would make him 1.5 to 2 years older than the recorded age.
A viral video features a person claiming to be a friend of Suryavanshi, stating that March 27, 2011, is his real date of birth, although this claim remains unverified.
In a previous interview, Suryavanshi's coach mentioned that when he was 9, the BCCI conducted a bone test that indicated he was around 10 years and 2 months old at that time, possibly explaining the age he has provided.