Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's meteoric rise continues as Bihar hand him captaincy at 15
Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed captain of the Bihar senior cricket team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This appointment follows his rapid ascent through the ranks of domestic and international T20 cricket.
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The decision highlights a significant trend in Indian cricket of fast-tracking exceptionally talented youth into leadership roles at the senior professional level.
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's remarkable rise in Indian cricket has reached another milestone, with the teenage batting sensation appointed captain of Bihar's senior team at just 15 for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on Friday announced a 17-member squad for the opening two matches of the domestic T20 tournament, entrusting Sooryavanshi with the responsibility of leading the side.Suraj Kashyap has been named vice-captain, with Bihar set to begin its campaign in Indore from November 14.
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