Rajasthan Royals Under Fire: Legal Threat Over 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi
Can the Royals navigate this child labour controversy as IPL heats up?
Rajasthan Royals are back in the headlines, but this time it’s not for their on-field heroics. Activist CM Shivakumar Nayak has thrown down the gauntlet, claiming that having 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL amounts to child labour. After making waves as the youngest centurion in IPL history, Sooryavanshi's participation is now under scrutiny, with Nayak vowing to take legal action against the franchise for exploiting a minor.
The Royals took a gamble at the 2025 mega-auction, splurging INR 1.10 crore on the young gun. After smashing 404 runs this season at a staggering strike rate of over 237, he’s become a key player in their playoff push. However, Nayak argues that Sooryavanshi should be focused on school, not in the spotlight of professional cricket. It’s a fiery debate that echoes through the cricketing community, as many fans defend the prodigy, pointing out that legends like Sachin Tendulkar made their mark at a young age.
As the Royals sit fourth on the points table, they’re caught between legal threats and high expectations. Will they continue to back their young star, or will this controversy derail their IPL season? One thing’s for sure: all eyes will be on this unfolding saga as the IPL action heats up!
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