Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named captain of the Bihar senior team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Despite his youth, the association is banking on his recent high-performance record in the IPL and Under-19 World Cup to lead the squad.
Why it matters
The appointment highlights the rapid rise of young talent in Indian cricket and the strategic focus on grooming future leaders.
Patna Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead Bihar's senior team for the first time after being named captain of the 17-member squad for the opening two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning on November 14. Suraj Kashyap has been appointed vice-captain, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced on Friday (November 6, 2026). Fit-again Harshit to play one game for Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Fit-again Harshit to play one game for Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Fit-again Harshit to play one game for Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy storyline 1 Bihar are in Group B alongside Delhi, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Railways, Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu. They will begin their campaign against Saurashtra on November 14 in Indore. BCA president Harsh Vardhan said the captaincy would provide Sooryavanshi a chance to grow as a leader.
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