Top 3 youngest players to play for Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals, one of the founding teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has had a history of nurturing young talents and giving them opportunities to shine on the big stage. Over the years, the franchise has witnessed the emergence of several promising youngsters who have made their mark at a tender age. Here, we will discuss the three youngest players to have ever represented the Rajasthan Royals in IPL history.

1. Riyan Parag – 17 years, 152 days

The first name that comes to mind is Riyan Parag, who made his IPL debut at the age of just 17 years and 152 days. It was on April 11, 2019, when Rajasthan Royals clashed against the formidable Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Parag, a talented all-rounder, showcased glimpses of his potential by scoring 16 runs off 18 balls. Despite his young age, Parag displayed maturity beyond his years and impressed with his shot selection and composure at the crease.

2. Kamran Khan – 18 years, 39 days

Another young prodigy who donned the Rajasthan Royals jersey at a tender age was Kamran Khan. At 18 years and 39 days old, Khan made his IPL debut on April 18, 2009, against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a match held at Cape Town, South Africa. Although his contribution was modest, with just 3 runs off 5 balls, his inclusion in the playing XI at such a young age highlighted the trust the team management had in his abilities. Unfortunately, Khan’s career failed to take off as expected, and he faded away from the limelight.

3. Sanju Samson – 18 years, 154 days

The third youngest player to represent the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL was Sanju Samson, who made his debut at the age of 18 years and 154 days. On April 14, 2013, in a match against the Kings XI Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Samson showcased his immense talent by playing a composed and unbeaten knock of 27 runs off 23 balls. Samson’s elegant stroke play and ability to read the game early on in his career caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts, and he soon became one of the most promising young batsmen in the IPL.