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Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it

Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it

Summary

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won several awards for his excellent performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket season, including the Most Valuable Player and the Orange Cap for highest runs. He received a car as a prize but cannot drive it yet because the legal driving age in India is 18.

Key Facts

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and plays cricket in the IPL.
  • He scored 776 runs in 16 innings with a very high scoring rate this season.
  • Sooryavanshi won the Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player awards.
  • He also received the Orange Cap for being the highest run-scorer in the tournament.
  • His prizes included a Tata Sierra SUV and prize money over £30,000.
  • The legal driving age in India is 18, so he cannot drive the car yet.
  • Sooryavanshi is the youngest player to play in the IPL, debuting at age 14 last year.
  • His team, Rajasthan Royals, did not reach the IPL final this year.
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