'We spoke for 2 to 3 minutes': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reveals who called him first after Rajasthan Royals picked him
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a teenage cricketer, was picked by Rajasthan Royals during the IPL auction held in Dubai. He made an impressive debut by hitting a six off his very first ball and later scored the fastest IPL century by an Indian. Sooryavanshi reflected on his journey and the support he received from the team's management, particularly Romi Bhinder, who was the first to congratulate him after the auction.
- ▪Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore in the 2025 IPL auction.
- ▪He hit a six off his first ball in his debut match against Lucknow Super Giants.
- ▪Sooryavanshi scored the fastest IPL century by an Indian batter, achieving it in just 35 balls.
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