IPL's 'Boss Baby' Suryavanshi Suffers Setback

Rahul Dravid advises caution for young cricket star Vaibhav Suryavanshi amid his rapid rise in the IPL. Find out more about his journey.

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi suffered a harsh reality check against Mumbai Indians, getting out for a two-ball duck in the IPL. This comes just days after he made history by becoming the youngest player to score a T20 century.

Suryavanshi had captured attention with his fearless batting style and impressive bat strength, despite playing only four IPL games. His record-breaking 35-ball century earlier this week raised high expectations, which were met with a setback in this match.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, nicknamed “Boss Baby,” drew comparisons to Chris Gayle, but his IPL debut against Mumbai Indians was marked by a swift dismissal. The 14-year-old's brief innings ended without scoring.

After his history-making hundred against Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is brought back to earth with a two-ball duck against MI 😔 pic.twitter.com/MKpOE9j0fJ

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The IPL has a history of nurturing young talent, with players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah launching their careers through the league. Suryavanshi's performance will be closely watched as he seeks to build on his early promise.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's rapid rise has drawn unprecedented attention for a 14-year-old cricketer. However, cricketing veterans have cautioned against premature praise.

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the long journey ahead for the young talent, saying, “Nobody is saying he's a finished article. No one should be in any rush to proclaim him as something that he's not. He's an exceptionally talented young player. He's working really hard - but he's going to have to keep improving.”