The Next Sachin? Not Quite, But a Warning Sign for Cricket's Franchise Model The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been about creating an ecosystem that produces marketable superstars overnight.
Winning games is secondary to manufacturing personalities who draw fans and boost viewership numbers. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15 year old batting sensation with Rajasthan Royals, exemplifies this trend.
His aggressive playing style has taken the league by storm. Sooryavanshi's impressive statistics – 440 runs from 11 games at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 236. 55 – have earned him widespread recognition.