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Age fraud allegations? Pakistan cricketer questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s six-hitting abilities | Cricket News – Times of India
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Age fraud allegations? Pakistan cricketer questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s six-hitting abilities | Cricket News – Times of India

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: India's teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, recently signed by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 Auction, has become embroiled in an age-related controversy.The debate was sparked by former Pakistani cricketer Junaid Khan, who questioned the authenticity of 13-year-old Vaibhav's age following his extraordinary performance in the U-19 Asia Cup, deeming it exceptional for someone so young.Vaibhav delivered a sensational knock against Sri Lanka, scoring a blistering 67 runs off just 36 balls, featuring five fours and five massive sixes. His explosive innings not only made him India’s joint top-scorer in the tournament but also fueled speculation about how a player his age could demonstrate such power-hitting ability.J...