
The 15-year-old batting sensation takes over senior domestic captaincy with regular captain Sakibul Gani injured
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named captain of Bihar's senior cricket team for the opening two Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches against Saurashtra and Railways in Indore on November 14 and 16, 2026, after regular captain Sakibul Gani was ruled out with injury.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting sensation, has gained attention for explosive batting in the IPL and international cricket. He previously served as vice captain of East Zone for the Duleep Trophy and captained India's Under 19 side during their Youth ODI series against South Africa earlier in 2026. He recently returned from India's tour of New Zealand, where he scored 45 in the third T20I in Wellington.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkable rise in Indian cricket continues!
The 15 year old, who has already made headlines with his explosive batting in the IPL and international cricket, has now been appointed captain of Bihar's senior team.
The Bihar Cricket Association announced a 17 member squad on Friday, naming Sooryavanshi captain for the opening two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
He will lead Bihar against Saurashtra on November 14 and Railways on November 16, with both matches scheduled in Indore.
Suraj Kashyap has been appointed vice captain.
Why was Sooryavanshi named captain?
Bihar assistant coach Ashok Kumar revealed that regular captain Sakibul Gani is injured, opening the door for Sooryavanshi to take charge.
The coach expressed confidence in the teenager's ability to handle the responsibility, describing the appointment as an opportunity to prepare him for the future.
This is not Sooryavanshi's first experience in a leadership role.
He was previously named vice captain of East Zone for the Duleep Trophy, working alongside India wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan.
He also captained India's Under 19 side during their Youth ODI series against South Africa earlier this year.
The appointment comes shortly after Sooryavanshi returned from India's tour of New Zealand, where he scored a blistering 45 in the third T20I in Wellington.
Having already impressed with the bat, the teenager now has an opportunity to demonstrate his leadership skills at the senior domestic level.
But captaincy is a different ball game altogether. Even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar struggled with the responsibility of leading India, despite being one of the greatest batters the game has ever seen.
It remains to be seen how Sooryavanshi handles the added pressure at such a young age.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Sooryavanshi will captain Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali matches against Saurashtra on November 14 and Railways on November 16, 2026, in Indore.
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