Rajasthan Royals are in yet another trouble as a social activist has issued a stern warning to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of taking legal action against the Royals management for playing for them in the IPL. He has accused RR management of child labor due to Suryavanshi’s young age.
back in 2025 ipl mega auctionThe Rajasthan Royals management, led by one of India’s finest cricket minds, Rahul Dravid, took a bold decision to pick up 14-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a record price of Rs 1.10 crore.
The Royals seemed determined to acquire the youngster while other teams were still skeptical. Dravid’s big challenge came in handy when Suryavanshi became the youngest century in IPL history by scoring a century in just 35 balls. Since then he has remained in the headlines continuously.
key points
- Rajasthan Royals are facing a new controversy Vaibhav SuryavanshiParticipation in IPL 2026.
- Social activist CM Shivkumar Nayak has alleged that allowing a 15-year-old child to play is tantamount to “child labour”.
- The worker has reportedly threatened legal action against the Rajasthan Royals management.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been one of the standout performers for RR this season, scoring over 400 runs.
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Social activist CM Shivkumar Nayak accuses Rajasthan Royals of ‘child labour’
However, the presence of 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the IPL has sparked a debate as a social activist named CM Shivkumar Nayak has threatened to file a complaint against it. Rajasthan Royals The franchise considers his participation in the league as ‘child labour’.
This happened when the said activist argued during a TV debate on a Kannada news outlet that young cricketers were being unfairly exploited in that system of professional sports. He said:
“This 15-year-old boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals is being exploited. He is just a kid, only 15 years old, and they have brought him to IPL to play professional cricket. This is nothing but child labour. How can they let a minor boy play in such a big league? He should focus on his studies, go to school and complete his education instead of playing cricket at this tender age.”
He said that this is a bad example for the youth of the country and he will lodge a complaint against it. He claimed, “I strongly condemn this and will file a police complaint or legal case against Rajasthan Royals management for violating child rights and child labor laws. Don’t let this boy play IPL cricket; this is child labour, he should study.”
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Vaibhav has often been in the headlines, sometimes being called unprofessional, and sometimes claims being made that his equipment has an AI chip installed in it, which gives him an edge over world-class talents.
Some people are furious at the activist for spreading false propaganda against a great talent. it’s really great Sachin Tendulkar He also played for India at a young age and joined domestic cricket at an early age.
Furthermore, some have cited the eponymous U-19 World Cup to counter the hero’s mindless chatter. While others mocked him, claiming that the Royals do not run a factory, they are a cricket franchise.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s great form in IPL 2026
Amidst all this, young Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in undeniable form in this edition of the competition. He has scored 404 runs in ten matches for the Royals at a strike rate of over 237 in the IPL edition.
After being retained for the season, he currently gets paid Rs 7.5 lakh per match under the BCCI’s updated match fee policy. They are currently fourth in the points table with six wins in 2026 and are targeting a place in the playoffs. Suryavanshi scored his second century in the IPL this season.
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