BCA president Harsh Vardhan honoured at House of Lords, UK Parliament
London, June 20
In a moment of immense pride, Bihar Cricket Association President Harsh Vardhan was honoured with the prestigious Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, in recognition of his contribution towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The Global Prestige Award recognises distinguished individuals across the world who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and dedication in their fields while contributing towards global peace, justice, and development, according to a press release.
The theme, "Visionaries of Change: Charting the Course to Viksit Bharat 2047," celebrated Indian leaders and changemakers working towards transforming India into a developed nation by the centenary of its independence.
Harsh Vardhan, who became the youngest President in the history of the Bihar Cricket Association after being elected unopposed in September 2025, dedicated the honour to the people of Bihar and India.
"I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive this recognition at the House of Lords. This award is not just a personal achievement but a tribute to every player, coach, official, and cricket enthusiast who believes in Bihar's potential. Our vision is to build a strong sporting ecosystem that empowers young talent and contributes to the larger goal of a Viksit Bharat," said Harsh Vardhan.
Under Harsh Vardhan's leadership, Bihar cricket has witnessed significant growth, with a renewed focus on grassroots development. The state's cricketing landscape has produced several emerging stars.
One of the brightest examples is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose rise has inspired countless young players across the state and highlighted Bihar's growing cricketing potential.
The growth has also extended to women's cricket. Recently, young batter Akshara Gupta scripted history in the BCA Women's U-19 One-Day Trophy Tournament at Bhagalpur's Sandis Compound Ground by scoring an unbeaten 306 runs, one of the most remarkable innings in women's domestic cricket.
During her record-breaking knock, Akshara smashed 55 fours and 8 sixes, scoring at an extraordinary strike rate of 242.86.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm genuinely proud of the progress in Bihar cricket. From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Akshara Gupta's incredible 306* - the talent pipeline is real. But I hope this recognition translates into better infrastructure for local players. Awards are good, but pitches and academies matter more, ji.
Excellent work by Harsh Vardhan! He's the youngest BCA president and already bringing global recognition. The women's cricket development is specially noteworthy - Akshara Gupta's 306 runs with 55 fours is mind-blowing! Bihar ke ladke-ladkiyan ab cricket mein dhoom macha rahe hain. 🏏
While this is great PR for Bihar cricket, I hope the BCA focuses on actual development rather than just awards. We need more grounds, better coaching, and equal opportunities for rural talent. The House of Lords recognition is nice, but let's see if grassroots actually improve.
Absolutely thrilled for Bihar cricket! The Viksit Bharat 2047 vision is ambitious but seeing young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Akshara Gupta emerge gives me hope. Harsh Vardhan seems to be walking the talk. Bihari pride! 🚀
Impressive! But let's be real - one award doesn't fix Bihar's cricket problems. We need sustained effort, not just photo ops. That said, Akshara Gupta's 306* is genuinely historic - hope the BCA supports her properly.
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