IPL 2025: Did Olympic medallist Vijender Singh take a dig at Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age? Fans speculate

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been electrified by the sensational rise of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently scored a blistering 101 off 38 balls for the Rajasthan Royals against the Gujarat Titans. This remarkable feat not only made him the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket but also the second-fastest century scorer in IPL history. However, amidst the celebrations, Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh stirred controversy with a cryptic tweet. The comment has reignited discussions about age fraud in Indian sports, casting a shadow over Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise.​

Vaibhav Suryavanshi make a sharp rise in IPL 2025

Suryavanshi’s journey from Samastipur, Bihar, to IPL stardom is nothing short of inspirational. Signed by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, Suryavanshi made an immediate impact by hitting a six off the first ball he faced in his debut match against the Lucknow Super Giants on April 19. His explosive century in just his third match has drawn praise from cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh.

Despite the accolades, Suryavanshi’s age has come under scrutiny. Allegations suggest discrepancies in his reported age, with some claiming he might be older than stated. These concerns are not new in Indian cricket, where age fraud has been a recurring issue. Notably, players like Rasikh Salam and Manjot Kalra have faced bans due to age discrepancies. Suryavanshi’s father has addressed these allegations, asserted the authenticity of his son’s age and expressing willingness to undergo any verification process.

Vijender Singh delivers a cheeky tweet over the age controversy in IPL 2025

The debate over Suryavanshi’s age underscores the broader challenges young athletes face in India. While his talent is undeniable, the pressure of sudden fame and scrutiny can be overwhelming. Rajasthan Royals’ coach Rahul Dravid emphasized the need to protect Suryavanshi from the pitfalls of overnight stardom, advocating for a balanced approach to his development.​

Vijender took to X and wrote “Bhai aaj kal umar choti ker ke cricket me bhe khelne lage“. Vijender’s tweet, though indirect, reflects a growing concern about the integrity of age reporting in sports. His comment has sparked a broader conversation about the measures needed to ensure fairness and transparency in athlete development. ​

Bhai aaj kal umar choti ker ke cricket me bhe khelne lage 🤔

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) April 30, 2025

As the cricketing world watches Suryavanshi’s career unfold, it becomes imperative to address these concerns constructively, ensuring that young talents are nurtured with integrity and support.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

talk like mature person. . Do you know BCCI process “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) primarily uses the Tanner-Whitehouse 3 (TW3) method, a bone maturation test, to verify the age of players, particularly in under-16 tournaments.

— Bantesh Singh (@BanteshSin69104) May 1, 2025

Firing shots at Vaibhav? Seems like to me eh.. https://t.co/iUVIhJ2SY7

— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos) May 1, 2025

Vaibhav ki umar kam hai aur aapka dimag 🙃 https://t.co/T0ODYMS4mA

— Aman (@Amanriz78249871) May 1, 2025

#vaibhavsuryavanshi #BCCI #ICC #IPL2025 Truth about Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age. He is not 14…. Period… but it doesnt matter.

In my school, there used to be cricket nursery, couple of them were in my class from 96-99. They would fake their age, and keep repeating classes. pic.twitter.com/4DfYvjVDDK

— Yours Truly.. (@anmolsaini) May 1, 2025

Koi na isse Manjot Kalra ke baare pata nahi hoga yah toh yeh @BCCI ka favourite hoga.😀😂

Interview ke hisab se poore 2.5 Years ka ghotala hai iske age mein. September ko March bana ke rakha hai.

Mujhe toh phir bhi 17-18 saal se kam nahi lagta.🤦 #FakeAge #vaibhavsuryavanshi

— Praveen Mishra (@Zamana_Zaali) April 30, 2025

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