Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in men's T20s
Teenage India sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record held by Croatia's Zach Vukusic as the youngest captain in top-level men's Twenty20 cricket.
Indian teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, made headlines on November 14 by breaking the world record as the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history. He assumed the role of Bihar's team captain for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 match against Saurashtra at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Sooryavanshi, a left-handed batter, achieved this remarkable milestone while leading Bihar in their first innings, having won the toss and opted to bat first.
He was appointed captain for the opening two matches of the tournament by the Bihar Cricket Association, with Suraj Kashyap as his deputy. Sooryavanshi has previously held leadership positions, including vice-captain for East Zone in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy and briefly taking over the captaincy due to Ishan Kishan's injury. However, his tenure as the youngest T20 captain might be short-lived, as he is set to join the India A squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar, commencing on November 19.
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