The future of Indian cricket is in safe hands as players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi are stepping up and shouldering crucial responsibility when needed. He showed his mettle both in domestic and international matches. At just 14 years and 32 days, he became the youngest player to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Now, the Indian cricket prodigy has been appointed the vice-captain of Bihar’s Ranji Trophy squad for the initial matches of the 2025-26 season. He made history once again by becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat. Here’s a look at the impressive career and inspirational life story of the talented player.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi to assist captain, Sakibul Gani, in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy
14-year-old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player to be named to a leadership position in India’s premier first-class cricket competition. Sakibul Gani will lead the team, with Vaibhav serving as his deputy for the first two fixtures. Vaibhav’s elevation comes on the back of his impressive performances, particularly with the India Under-19 team. He had a prolific tour of Australia, where he scored a 78-ball century in a Youth Test and was the second-highest run-scorer in the series. He was also picked by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 1.1 crore in his debut IPL season. The world is getting to witness the young gun’s magic, thanks to his parents’ and his siblings’ unwavering support.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s family background
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, a village located in the Samastipur district of Bihar, India. He comes from a farming family, according to India CSR and KreedOn. His father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, recognised his talent and passion for cricket at an early age and encouraged him to pursue the sport. He even built a practice area in their backyard and later sold their ancestral farmland to fund his son’s training. Vaibhav’s cricketing journey started at the age of four, and he was initially coached by his father.
At the age of nine, he joined a cricket academy in Samastipur and later trained under Manish Ojha, a former Ranji cricketer. Manish told Cricketnext that Vaibhav’s family has made immense sacrifices to make Vaibhav what he is today. He shared that the left-hand batter’s father was himself an aspiring cricketer; however, due to unavoidable circumstances, his dream of playing for Indian didn’t materialise. Now, Sanjeev Suryavanshi aspired to fulfil that unfulfilled dream through his son, Vaibhav. Manish Ojha shared:
“Vaibhav and his father had long ago made up their minds that the kid will play cricket. The father wanted to play cricket, but he couldn’t. So, he tried to live his dream through his son.”
Manish Ojha also lauded Vaibhav’s mother, Aarti, for supporting her son unconditionally. She woke up at 4 a.m. to prepare food for Vaibhav, helping him in any way she could while also managing the household. Reportedly, she also serves as Vaibhav’s solace after a tough match. Vaibhav’s family also includes a younger brother Aashirvad, and an elder brother, Ujwal, who has reportedly taken on responsibility for the family finances while their father focused on Vaibhav’s cricket career, as reported by The Deccan Chronicle.
Vaibhav’s uncle, Rajiv Kumar Suryavanshi, was also equally proud of his achievements and shared with ANI how the entire village of Tajpur, Bihar, looks up to the youngster. Vaibhav’s grandmother, Usha Singh, is also extremely proud of him and told ANI that she prays to God for her grandson’s success. Overall, it can be said that Vaibhav received the love and support of the entire family to choose his desired career path. Crediting Vaibhav’s parents as the ‘driving force’ behind the cricketer’s success, coach, Manish Ojha mentioned:
“Vaibhav kept on getting fame in Bihar, but his parents have played a huge role. His mother woke up early at 4 a.m. and prepared food for Vaibhav. His father accompanied him to trainings and matches. We did contribute as coaches, but his parents are the driving forces.”
Vaibhav made up for his parents’ sacrifices through hard work
Manish Ojha recalled Vaibhav being a very diligent mentee during his training days with him. He told Cricketnext that Vaibhav joined him when he was just nine. He used to travel around 100 km from Samastipur to Patna for coaching every alternate day. He said Vaibhav used to start training around 7:30 a.m. and continued till the evening, before travelling back home. “He followed this schedule for over four years,” Ojha said.
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