After RR sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, another 13-year-old boy from... scores 327 runs off 134 balls, his name is...
Ayan Raj credits his close friend, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as his primary source of inspiration. Their shared passion for cricket.
A 13-year-old child named Ayan Raj, of Bihar, India has turned out to be a sensation because of his nerve-wracking 327 runs in a 30 over game in District Cricket League in Mazaffarpur. His superb unbelievable inning consists of 41 fours and 22 sixes! This youngster is creating sensation in the cricketing fraternity.
Playing on behalf of Sanskriti Cricket Academy, Ayan recorded an unbeaten 327 runs in 134 balls. That included an incredible 296 runs scored through boundaries alone, an unparalleled level of batting skills and a strike rate of more than 200.
Ayan credits his close friend, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as his greatest inspiration. The IPL and the Ranji trophy sparked the hopes of Ayan when he saw his friend, Vaibhav, achieving it. They develop the ambition due to their common interest in playing cricket.
Ayan's determination is evident in his words: "Every time I talk to Vaibhav bhai, I get motivated." He's following in Vaibhav's footsteps, aiming for similar success on the global stage. Their friendship is a testament to their shared passion.
The father of Ayan was a cricketer who used to dream of playing in India. Ayan now wants to live that dream, in the Blue Jersey of Team India. He has a family that supports his cricketing career relentlessly.
The sheer talent and outstanding willpower allow Ayan Raj to be one of the fastest-rising stars in Indian cricket. He is an example and an encouragement to anyone who aspires to become a cricketer and he is the testament to the fact that dreams come true as long as there is willingness to work hard and dedicate time and effort.
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