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U-19 World Cup Hero Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Misses Class 10 Board Exam

U-19 World Cup star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not appear for his Class 10 CBSE board exam at Podar International School in Bihar and was officially marked absent. The school principal stated the absence was handled per CBSE policy, suggesting cricket commitments may have been a factor. Sooryavanshi was the Player of the Tournament in India's recent U-19 World Cup victory, setting multiple records with his explosive batting. The young opener, now preparing for the 2026 IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, holds the record for being the youngest IPL debutant.

Key Points: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Absent from Class 10 CBSE Board Exam

  • Marked absent for Class 10 exam
  • School followed CBSE policy
  • U-19 World Cup MVP
  • Preparing for 2026 IPL season
  • Holds multiple youth cricket records
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Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi marked absent for not appearing in Class 10 exam

U-19 World Cup winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was marked absent for his Class 10 CBSE exam. The school principal cited possible cricket obligations.

"He is absent today... We were expecting him to come... but there are many other obligations. There could be a cricket match or a practice. - NK Sinha, School Principal"

Samastipur, February 17

U-19 World Cup winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not appear for his class 10 CBSE board exam at the Podar International School in Bihar on Tuesday and was marked absent.

Speaking to ANI, principal of Podar International School, NK Sinha, said Sooryavanshi was marked absent in accordance with the CBSE policy.

"He is absent today. He has not come to the examination centre. We have marked him absent according to the policy of CBSE... If a student is absent, we have to mark him absent... We were expecting him to come and give the examination, but there are many other obligations. There could be a cricket match or a practice... I think he will definitely take the next exam," Sinha said.

Sooryavanshi was the Player of the Match in the finals vs England at the U-19 World Cup for his match-winning inning of 175 runs off 80 balls, comprising 15 fours and sixes each, reaching his century in 55 balls, which is one of the fastest in U-19 World Cup history and helped india win the World Cup for the sixth time.

Sooryavanshi was also the Player of the tournament, scoring 439 runs in seven matches at a brilliant strike rate of 169.50 and an average of 62.71. The left-handed opener hit the most sixes in the tournament (30 sixes).

The opener holds the record for the youngest debutant in the IPL at just 14 years and 23 days, the youngest to hit a century in the IPL in just 35 balls against Gujarat Giants, becoming the fastest Indian to hit a hundred, surpassing YusufPathan'ss record.

The explosive batter is preparing for the upcoming 2026 IPL season, in which he will play for the Rajasthan Royals. He will be one of the key players to watch out for in the upcoming IPL season.

- ANI

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Priya S
Education is important, beta! 🧠 Winning the World Cup is a huge achievement, but Class 10 is a foundation. I hope his family and coaches are guiding him properly. You can be a great cricketer AND complete your basic education. Look at Rahul Dravid sir!
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Aman W
The principal is right to follow CBSE policy, no exceptions. But let's be real, the boy just won us a World Cup! He's preparing for IPL, which is a multi-crore career. Maybe our system needs to be more flexible for such extraordinary talents. All the best to him!
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Sarah B
As an outsider looking in, this is fascinating. In many countries, elite young athletes have tailored education plans. India's cricket structure is so demanding with domestic tournaments, national duty, and IPL. It seems almost impossible to keep up with a rigid school schedule.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to criticize the hype here. He's 16-17, not a toddler. Missing a board exam sets a bad example for millions of kids who look up to him. Cricket shouldn't come at the cost of basic education. Discipline matters on and off the field.
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Nisha Z
He'll be fine. He has a bright future in cricket. How many of us would choose a guaranteed crores-of-rupees career in the IPL over a Class 10 exam? Be practical. The school can always provide a private exam later if needed. Focus on his batting! 🔥

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