Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Men's T20 World Record at 15

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has added his name to the T20 record books, breaking a men's T20 world record at 15 years and 232 days old. The achievement puts the Bihar teenager among the most closely watched young players in the game.

The Bihar Cricket Association moved quickly to build on the attention. It announced a 17-member squad for the tournament and named Sooryavanshi captain for the first two matches. Suraj Kashyap was appointed vice-captain, giving the side a deputy in place for those opening fixtures.

Handing the captaincy to a player still in his mid-teens is a clear sign of the trust the association is placing in him. For Sooryavanshi, it adds leadership duties to a rapidly growing profile, with the early matches offering a first test of how he handles both the bat and the responsibility of the role.