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Teen Cricket Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi Honoured with Prestigious National Award

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla congratulated 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi for receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu. The award recognises his exceptional performances at the age-group level and for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Suryavanshi recently became the youngest player to score a century in men's List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His burgeoning career is already marked by multiple records, including being the youngest IPL centurion and the fastest centurion in U19 ODI history.

Key Points: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Wins Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

  • Youngest IPL centurion
  • National award from President
  • Record-breaking List A century
  • Fastest U19 ODI century
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BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla congratulates Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

BCCI VP Rajiv Shukla congratulates 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi on receiving the national award from President Murmu. Discover his record-breaking feats.

"This recognition of his talent and dedication is a proud moment and an inspiration for young athletes across the country. - Rajiv Shukla"

New Delhi, December 26

The Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajiv Shukla extended his congratulations to young Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Friday, after the batter was honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.

The prestigious award recognised Suryavanshi's outstanding batting performances for India at the age-group level and for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rajiv Shukla shared a photo on X of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Murmu, congratulating the young cricketer and calling the honour a proud and inspiring moment for aspiring athletes across the country.

"Congratulations to young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi on being conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by the Hon'ble President of India. This recognition of his talent and dedication is a proud moment and an inspiration for young athletes across the country. Wishing him continued success in his cricketing journey," the BCCI vice-president said on X.

Recently, at 14 years and 272 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest player to hit a century in men's List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 Plate League fixture against Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. It was Vaibhav's first non-T20I tonne in senior cricket, which came in just 36 deliveries.

Suryavanshi, who made history last year by becoming the youngest player to earn an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract after being bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore, has achieved plenty of milestones in a career that has taken off over the last year.

In IPL 2025, Suryavanshi scored a century against the Gujarat Titans, making him the youngest centurion in all of T20 cricket, and also scripted a record for the fastest IPL century by an Indian, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls, smashing seven fours and 11 sixes in his knock.

Later, after the IPL, during the India U19 team's tour of England, he smashed the fastest century in the U19 ODI format and became the youngest to do so, blasting a brutal 78-ball 143, comprising 13 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 183.33. Suryavanshi's ton came off 52 balls.

Last month, in his side's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Maharashtra, he became the youngest ever to score a century in the tournament's history, smashing a 61-ball 108, with seven fours and seven sixes against Maharashtra at a strike rate of over 177.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While his achievements are undeniably impressive, I hope there's a strong support system around him. The pressure on such a young player, especially with an IPL contract and national spotlight, must be immense. Let's celebrate him but also protect his childhood.
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Vikram M
A century in 36 balls in List A cricket? That's not just talent, that's pure destruction! Rajasthan Royals have found a gem. Hope BCCI manages his workload carefully. We don't want another burnout story. Jai Ho!
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Priya S
So proud to see our young athletes being recognized at the highest level by the Hon'ble President. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is a huge honour. This will inspire millions of kids in small towns to pick up a bat and dream big. đź‘Ź
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Rohit P
Fastest IPL century by an Indian at 14? Unbelievable! But let's be real, the real test will be consistency over the years and handling fame. I remember other young stars who faded. Hope he has good mentors. All the best, champ!
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Kavya N
This is wonderful news. It's great that his hard work is being celebrated. However, I do wish we celebrated academic and other non-sporting achievements of our children with the same fervour. Every field has its young champions who deserve recognition too.

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