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  "id": 19994384,
  "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates History At 15, Becomes Youngest Men's T20 Captain As He Leads Bihar Against Saurashtra In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-creates-history-at-15-becomes-youngest-mens-t20",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:51:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-creates-history-at-15-becomes-youngest-mens-t20-captain-as-he-leads-bihar-against-saurashtra-in-syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy"
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  "account": "Mumbai witnessed history unfold on Saturday as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into the record books by becoming the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket. The phenomenal young cricketer led Bihar against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar Stadium, surpassing the previous record held by Croatia's Zach Vukusic by two years and 79 days. Walking out to lead against an experienced Saurashtra bowling attack, Sooryavanshi embraced a mantle that most cricketers only assume much later in their careers. He won the toss and opted to bat first, kickstarting a remarkable journey that has already seen him achieve great heights. The Bihar Cricket Association had entrusted the youth with the captaincy for their opening two matches, with Suraj Kashyap serving as vice-captain. This decision reflected their confidence in a player whose batting prowess has already garnered national attention. Sooryavanshi's football boots were not the only ones forged in youth; he previously served as East Zone's vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy, providing him with a taste of leadership. His rise to prominence has been fueled by stellar performances that have shattered age-based limitations. In the 2025 IPL, Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest centurion in T20 cricket, scoring a breathtaking 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals. He also became the youngest batter to score a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, achieving the feat against Maharashtra. His burgeoning reputation warranted a spot in the India T20I squad, where he was recently seen playing in two matches against New Zealand, contributing 49 runs. As Sooryavanshi steps into the captaincy role, he is no longer just a prodigy but a bona fide leader already making history on the cricket field.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: At an age when most aspiring cricketers are still dreaming of representing their state, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already leading one. The 15-year-old batting sensation added another extraordinary chapter to his rapidly unfolding career on Saturday, becoming the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history when he led Bihar against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar…",
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        "published": "2026-11-14T05:23:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "India's Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in men's T20 history",
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        "published": "2026-11-14T08:02:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffers disappointing loss after becoming youngest T20 captain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-suffers-disappointing-loss-after-becoming",
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        "published": "2026-11-14T13:09:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in T20 history",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/sooryavanshi-becomes-youngest-captain-in-t20-history",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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