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A 14-year-old cricket sensation has just been appointed vice-captain of Bihar's Ranji Trophy team. Vaibhav Suryavanshi earned this historic selection after outstanding performances in Australia and the IPL. He recently became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket during the 2025 IPL season. The teenage prodigy might not play the entire Ranji season as he's also being considered for India's Under-19 World Cup squad.

Key Points: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named Bihar Ranji Trophy Vice-Captain

  • 14-year-old named vice-captain for Bihar's first two Ranji Trophy matches
  • Impressed selectors with 78-ball century during Australia tour
  • Became youngest men's T20 centurion in IPL 2025 for Rajasthan Royals
  • Scored 252 runs in seven IPL matches at strike rate of 206.55
  • May miss full Ranji season due to Under-19 World Cup preparations
  • Will support captain Sakibul Gani in five-member leadership panel
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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi named Bihar's Ranji Trophy vice-captain

Teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes Bihar's youngest-ever Ranji Trophy vice-captain after stellar Australia tour and record-breaking IPL century.

"Suryavanshi hit the headlines by becoming the youngest centurion in men's T20s - Article"

New Delhi, October 13

Young Indian sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named Bihar's vice-captain for the first two rounds of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Batter Sakibul Gani will lead the squad.

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) made the announcement two days before the start of the season, after receiving a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to expand its panel to five members.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old vice-captain, and Sakibul Gani-led Bihar squad are set to begin their campaign against Arunachal Pradesh, followed by a match against Manipur on October 25.

Suryavanshi's selection as vice-captain came after an impressive form in Australia, where he blasted a 78-ball century in the first four-day match in Brisbane, ultimately finishing as the second-highest run-scorer with 133 runs in three innings.

This outstanding performance helped India clinch the series 2-0. Suryavanshi has played just five first-class games since debuting in January 2024 at the age of 12 years and 284 days, but has aggregated only 100 runs in ten innings, with a best score of 41.

In the IPL 2025 season, Vaibhav Suryavanshi played seven matches for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 252 runs at an average of 36 and a strike rate of 206.55, including one century and one fifty.

Suryavanshi hit the headlines by becoming the youngest centurion in men's T20S when he hit 101 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur in an IPL 2025 game.

Suryavanshi is unlikely to feature in the entire Ranji season, as he's also in contention for a place in India's Under-19 World Cup squad in early 2026.

Bihar Ranji Trophy 2025-26 squad: Piyush Kumar Singh, Bhashkar Dubey, Sakibul Gani (c), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (vc), Arnav Kishor, Ayush Loharuka, Bipin Saurabh, Amod Yadav, Nawaz Khan, Sakib Hussain, Raghvendra Pratap Singh, Sachin Kumar Singh, Himanshu Singh, Khalid Alam, Sachin Kumar.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I'm happy for Vaibhav, isn't this too much pressure on a 14-year-old? He's still developing and first-class record shows only 100 runs in 10 innings. Hope BCA is handling this carefully.
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Arjun K
Bihar cricket showing great vision! Talent needs to be nurtured early. His century in Australia shows he can handle pressure. Good decision by BCA selection committee.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows cricket globally, this is a bold move. Most countries would hesitate to give such responsibility to a teenager. Hope he gets proper mentorship and doesn't burn out.
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Vikram M
His IPL strike rate of 206.55 is unbelievable! No wonder they're fast-tracking him. Bihar needs such explosive talent to compete in Ranji Trophy. All the best to the young prodigy!
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Kavya N
Great to see young talent getting opportunities! But I hope they're also focusing on his education and overall development. Cricket career is important but so is having backup options.
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Michael C
Interesting approach by Indian cricket authorities. The mix of IPL experience and domestic cricket should help his development. Hope he gets to play full season despite U19 World Cup preparations.

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