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Rajasthan Royals in trouble as activist threatens FIR over 15 year old IPL prodigy
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Published on 3 May 2026
Accusation of child labour sparks FIR threat
A Bengaluru activist has threatened to file an FIR against Rajasthan Royals, alleging “child labour” linked to 15-year-old IPL player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The claim adds to a growing list of controversies around the teenager, who has already faced criticism for alleged “unprofessional” behavior and claims about an AI chip in his bat, keeping the IPL spotlight far beyond cricket.
- An activist says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL involvement amounts to child labour
- A potential FIR has been threatened against Rajasthan Royals
- The controversy follows earlier IPL 2026 claims about the 15-year-old
- The case is drawing attention to age rules and cricket protocols
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