Child labour in IPL 2026? FIR registered against RR over playing Vaibhav Sooryvanshi

The left-handed opening batter of the Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has been superb with the bat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The wonder kid, at an age of just 15, has been incredibly impressive for the inaugural champions, especially with the impactful knocks on most occasions. 

See Also: SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026- Best Captain & Vice-Captain picks for today

The Rajasthan Royals are in fourth position on the points table. The Riyan Parag-led side has earned six victories in 10 encounters at a net run rate of +0.510 and will have a great chance to qualify for the playoffs of the tournament.

FIR registered against RR over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IPL 2026

The Royals have shown massive support towards the kid, who has nailed several premier bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Sunil Narine, and Arshdeep Singh, for either first-ball or second-ball sixes.

Meanwhile, an activist appeared on the news debate as he threatened to file an FIR against the franchise if they continued to open with the 15-year-old. He accused the side of child labour and reckoned that the Bihar-born should focus on studies.

“This 15-year-old boy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals, is being exploited. He is just a child, only 15 years old, and they have brought him into the IPL to play professional cricket. This is nothing but child labour.” The activist expressed in a statement.

See Also: Watch: Akshat Raghuvanshi’s fan-boy moment with Rohit Sharma goes viral in IPL 2026

“How can they make a minor boy play in such a big league like this? He should be focusing on his studies, going to school, and completing his education instead of playing cricket at this tender age. This sets a very bad precedent for other children.” He addressed.

He revealed that the management should have never allowed the left-handed batter to be part of the IPL campaign.

“I strongly condemn this, and I will be filing a police complaint or legal case against the Rajasthan Royals management for violating child rights and child labour laws. Don't let this boy play IPL cricket, it's child labour, he should study.” He concluded.

See Also: SRH vs PBKS Match Prediction IPL 2026 – Who Will Win Today’s High-Voltage Clash?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play for India after IPL 2026?

There have been talks of the BCCI fast-tracking the youngster in the national side. Sooryavanshi has clubbed an overall 404 runs in just 10 innings of the season at an average of 40.40 and a strike rate of 237.64, thanks to two half-centuries and the best score of 103 runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

If things go as planned, the Bihar-born may get the chance to feature for India in the shortest formats against Ireland or even England after the end of the IPL 2026. He could end up becoming the youngest ever to debut for India.

Fans reacted to new IPL 2026 controversy regarding RR

Here is how the fans have reacted to the IPL 2026 controversy over Sooryavanshi playing for RR-