Bihar Cricket Association has named 14-year-old batting phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi as vice-captain of Bihar’s Ranji Trophy team for the opening two matches of the 2025-26 season, starting October 15. The announcement, made late Sunday, places the young left-hander under captain Sakibul Gani as Bihar gears up to face Arunachal Pradesh in their Plate League opener at Patna’s Moin-ul-Haq Stadium. This bold decision follows Bihar’s relegation to the Plate League after a winless 2023-24 campaign, signaling a daring bid to revitalize the team with youthful flair.

Suryavanshi, already a cricketing marvel, made history at 12 as Bihar’s youngest Ranji debutant in the 2023-24 season. His meteoric rise continued when, at 13, he became the youngest player ever to secure an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract, snapped up by Rajasthan Royals for the 2025 season. The teenager etched his name in record books with a blistering 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, claiming the title of the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket and the second-fastest ton in IPL history. His exploits haven’t stopped there—Suryavanshi has already represented India’s Under-19 side on tours to England and Australia, showcasing his prodigious talent on the global stage.

The Patna-born batter’s vice-captaincy is a testament to his leadership potential and fearless strokeplay, but his Ranji stint may be brief. With the Under-19 World Cup looming in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year, Suryavanshi is a top contender for India’s squad, potentially limiting his availability for Bihar. Still, his inclusion is a statement of intent from a team desperate to climb out of the Plate League. The squad, blending youth and experience, includes Piyush Kumar Singh, Bhashkar Dubey, Bipin Saurabh, and others, with Suryavanshi’s deputy role sparking excitement among fans.

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Bihar’s cricket faithful are abuzz, seeing the teenager’s promotion as a beacon of hope after a tough season. Social media erupted with praise, with one X user calling him “a generational talent leading Bihar’s charge.” As Suryavanshi steps into this historic role, all eyes will be on whether he can translate his T20 heroics into red-ball success, steering Bihar toward redemption while juggling his global ambitions. At just 14, he’s not just playing the game—he’s rewriting its history.

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