Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Young IPL Star Faces Controversy Over Exam Rumors

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Rise and Recent Controversy

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy from Rajasthan Royals, recently made headlines as the youngest player to achieve a century in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he is now embroiled in a controversy regarding his academic performance.

The young talent, who was acquired for Rs 1.10 crore during the IPL mega auction, has quickly established himself as a vital part of the Rajasthan Royals' batting order.

Despite his impressive cricketing feats, rumors circulated on social media claiming that he had failed his Class 10 CBSE board exams.

These rumors originated from a satirical social media account called Satirelogy, which posted about Vaibhav's supposed failure in his 10th-grade exams.

The post read, 'In a surprising turn of events, 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has recently garnered attention for his record-breaking IPL performances, has reportedly failed his 10th CBSE board examinations. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has even requested a DRS-style review of his answer sheets, citing concerns over possible grading errors. Although this request is largely symbolic, it has ignited a significant online discussion about the academic pressures young athletes face.'

Even though the post clearly indicated it was fictional, stating, 'This is NOT real news. This post and page is completely satire. This post is meant for entertainment purposes only,' many users took the claim at face value, leading to a heated debate about the academic stress experienced by young sports stars.

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As the IPL 2025 season resumes on May 17, Vaibhav is set to return to the field. Although the Rajasthan Royals are no longer in contention for the playoffs, the young batsman is eager to showcase his skills and make a significant impact.