'After getting out ... ': 14-yo Suryavanshi on 'crying' after IPL debut dismissal

Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old sensation,

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

, has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in

IPL 2025

, not just for his fearless batting, but also for a moment that sparked widespread speculation. During his debut match against

Lucknow Super Giants

, the youngster was seen rubbing his eyes on his way back to the dugout after being dismissed. Many assumed the rising star had broken down in tears.Also See: LSG vs SRH

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However, Suryavanshi has now addressed the incident, putting all rumours to rest. In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals, the teenager explained that the emotion people saw was actually caused by eye irritation.Quiz: Who's that IPL player?

“When did I cry?” he said with a laugh. “My eyes were hurting. I looked at the screen after getting out, and the bright light made me blink a lot. People thought I was crying, but I wasn’t , the lights just got to my eyes.”

The young batter has certainly let his bat do the talking. He announced his arrival with a 20-ball 34, smashing seasoned bowlers like Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur for sixes. In six matches so far, Suryavanshi has racked up 195 runs at a strike rate of 219.1 and an average of 32.5, remarkable numbers for someone his age. Though Rajasthan Royals are out of

playoff contention

after a tough campaign and their latest defeat to Punjab Kings in Jaipur, Suryavanshi’s emergence has been a silver lining. His fearless intent and natural flair suggest he’s here to stay, and fans will be eagerly watching how this cricketing prodigy evolves in the seasons to come.