Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pays tribute to U19 World Cup heroes, 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets more cash reward Cricket News
New Delhi: 14-year-old cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been honored by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his outstanding performance in the U-19 World Cup. The young star met the Chief Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Samrat Chaudhary and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh at the Chief Minister’s residence and was awarded Rs 50 lakh as a special token of his achievements.
Recently, the BCCI announced an incentive of Rs 750 crore to the Indian Under-19 Cricket Team after they beat England in the final to win the 2026 U19 World Cup.Suryavanshi played a huge role in India’s U-19 World Cup victory, especially in the final against England where he scored an outstanding 175 off just 80 balls. His innings included 15 fours and 6 sixes, and he reached the hundred in just 55 balls, one of the fastest in the history of the U-19 World Cup. He was named Man of the Match in the final and scored 439 points with a high shooting percentage in seven games and was named Player of the Tournament. The left-handed opener has already made history at a very young age. He is the youngest player to make his debut in the IPL and the youngest player to score a century in the league. He also became the youngest T20 centurion and the fastest Indian to reach the IPL fifty. rajasthan royals He was signed for Rs 110 crore at the IPL auction, making him the youngest player ever to play in the IPL. Vaibhav has been breaking records across formats, including scoring quick centuries in youth Tests, domestic tournaments and A-level cricket. He is already India’s leading run-scorer in U-19 ODIs with over 1,400 runs and several centuries. Known for his aggressive batting, Sooryavanshi continues to grab headlines with his fearless style and is expected to be a key player for Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL season.
