Watch: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's power-packed batting session during Rajasthan Royal's IPL training

Jaipur: The youngest Indian Premier League player Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleased a flurry of shots packed with lot of power during a Rajasthan Royals training session ahead of the Indian Premier League starting next week.

The 13-year-old made headlines during the IPL Mega Auction last year in Jeddah where he was bought by Rajasthan for Rs11 million.

Rajasthan's first match is at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 23.

Earlier, speaking on JioHotstar, RR captain Sanju Samson heaped praises on the young batter, saying that he is IPL-ready. Speaking to JioHotstar as a part of the 'SuperStar' programme, Samson said that young players today do not lack confidence and understand the brand of Indian cricket that needs to be played.

"For me, rather than giving advice, I prefer observing first--how a youngster wants to play his cricket, what he likes, and what kind of support he needs from me. Then, I work my way around that. Vaibhav looks very confident; he was hitting sixes out of the ground at the academy. People were already talking about his power-hitting. What else can you ask for? It is all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother," he added.

Ready to contribute

Sanju feels that Vaibhav, who has already made his T20 debut for Bihar during last year's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, looks ready to contribute.

"The key is to keep him in the best shape and provide a relaxed environment, which is something the Rajasthan Royals (RR) is known for. We ensure a positive atmosphere in the dressing room and back our players. You never know--he might end up playing for India in a couple of years. I feel he is ready for the IPL. He looks capable of landing a few solid punches here and there. Let us see what the future holds," he added.

- With inputs from Agencies