US EditionVaibhav Suryavanshi named Bihar vice-captain for Ranji Trophy 2025-26 campaign
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14, earned vice-captaincy due to record-breaking IPL centuries and strong performances with India Under-19, leading Bihar's Ranji campaign starting October 15.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named vice-captain for Bihar's opening matches, deputizing for captain Sakibul Gani as the Bihar Ranji Trophy team begins its Plate Group campaign on October 15.
- After a late administrative scramble, the Bihar Cricket Association appointed a selector following a Board of Control for Cricket in India order, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi's elevation follows prolific form for India Under-19 on tours of Australia and England.
- Statistically, Vaibhav Suryavanshi finished IPL 2025 with 252 runs in seven matches at a strike rate over 200 and scored a 38-ball hundred for Rajasthan Royals.
- With Bihar desperate for form, the BCA hopes Vaibhav Suryavanshi's talent can help the winless Bihar Ranji side bounce back, though he may miss matches due to India's Under-19 World Cup in early 2026.
- Despite his youth, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has played five first-class matches and scored 100 runs since his January 2024 debut at 12 years and 284 days, with murmurs urging a move to a more established first-class structure in India.
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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named Vice-Captain of Bihar Cricket Team for First Two Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Matches | 🏏 LatestLY
The young cricketer has made waves in the recent past for his ability to bat in an explosive manner. Vaibhav Suryavanshi had impressed while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025, a campaign where he attained the record of becoming the youngest batter to hit a century in the tournament. 🏏 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named Vice-Captain of Bihar Cricket Team for First Two Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Matches.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi named Bihar's vice captain ahead of Ranji Trophy 2025-26
In a major development, star India youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named Bihar’s vice-captain for the first two rounds of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. It is worth noting that the Tranji Trophy season kicks off on October 15, and Bihar will be led by Sakibul Gani, with Suryavanshi being the vice captain for the first two rounds. The decision to name Suryavanshi captain came after the BCA (Bihar Cricket Association) had to appoint a sel…
Ranji Trophy: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, appointed vice-captain of Bihar team
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, has been named vice-captain of Bihar for the first two rounds of Ranji Trophy 2025-26, after exceptional youth performances in Australia, England and the IPL. Sakibul Gani will lead the side as Bihar aims to rebound from a winless previous season and Plate league relegation.
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