Rahul Dravid feels that the franchise would be able to provide 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi with a good environment.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be picked at an IPL auction after he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore at the 2025 mega auction. Dravid has opened up on the rationale for picking the 13-year-old batter from Bihar.

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid was happy with the signing of 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, saying that RR can provide an ideal environment to develop his talent in the IPL.

Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history, becoming the IPL's youngest crorepati after Rajasthan Royals secured him for ₹1.10 crore. RR coach Rahul Dravid highlighted Vaibhav's impressive trial performance,

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to ever land an IPL contract when he signed a Rs 1.10 crore agreement with Rajasthan Royals.

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid has said that he believes the franchise will be able to provide teenaged Vaibhav Suryavanshi with the right environment to grow and that is why they decided to pick him.

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid reflected on adding 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season and that it would be a good environment for him to grow in.