In a first-of-its-kind and historic move, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been made the vice-captain of the Bihar cricket team for the new 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season. The move has created shock waves in the Indian cricketing fraternity, establishing him as one of the youngest players in history to become a leader in the country’s premier domestic tournament.
Vaibhav’s entry into the leadership team is being welcomed as a courageous and forward-thinking move by the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA). With his incredible talent, maturity, and consistency, the teenaged cricketer has already made a name for himself in junior cricket franchises, where his performances have been simply astounding. His capacity for keeping calm under pressure and his quick cricketing brain have impressed selectors and senior players alike, according to reports.
A product of Patna, Vaibhav Suryavanshi started playing cricket at the young age of six and soon made rapid strides. At the age of 12, he was already playing for Bihar at the Under-16 level, usually captaining the team with tactical acumen far in excess of his age. His recent performance in Vinoo Mankad Trophy and CK Nayudu Trophy caught national eyes, with some of the former cricketers hailing his technique as well as his mental strength.
The management of the Bihar team has shown complete faith in the abilities of the young player. Head coach Ravi Kumar mentioned that Vaibhav’s leadership skills were noticed at the pre-season camps, adding that his “calm demeanor, selfless attitude, and eagerness to learn” had made him the best candidate for the vice-captaincy role.
Cricket analysts throughout the nation have appreciated the move, terming it an indicator of the new trends in Indian domestic cricket — where young professionals are being entrusted with actual responsibility in the early stages. They feel this move will offer Vaibhav rich experience, helping develop him as a future Bihar and even national team leader.
At the age of 14, balancing academics and career cricket is no cakewalk, but Vaibhav’s family and coaches attribute his dedication and love for staying on track. His father, a local businessman, and his mother, a school teacher, have been pillars of strength along the way.
While Bihar prepares for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, everyone will be watching the young vice-captain as he makes his first-class debut. If his initial stats are any indication, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not only a player to keep an eye on — he might just be the face of Bihar cricket’s future.
