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Bihar Names 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Team Captain
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 10:02 PM
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Bihar’s cricket board has appointed 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as captain of its junior team, marking a historic milestone in the state’s cricketing history.
Bihar’s cricket board announced on Tuesday that 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will serve as captain of the state’s junior team, a first in the region’s history.
Sooryavanshi, who first appeared in a district-level match at the age of twelve, has impressed selectors with his aggressive batting and sharp fielding.
The decision, made by the Bihar Cricket Association, aims to nurture young talent and build a competitive pipeline for the state’s senior side.
With the upcoming inter‑state junior championships, Sooryavanshi’s appointment is expected to inspire other youngsters and boost the profile of cricket in Bihar.
Sooryavanshi, who first appeared in a district-level match at the age of twelve, has impressed selectors with his aggressive batting and sharp fielding.
The decision, made by the Bihar Cricket Association, aims to nurture young talent and build a competitive pipeline for the state’s senior side.
With the upcoming inter‑state junior championships, Sooryavanshi’s appointment is expected to inspire other youngsters and boost the profile of cricket in Bihar.