IPL Centurion Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History as Youngest Ranji Trophy Vice-Captain at 14

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting prodigy who made headlines in the IPL 2025 season, has been named vice-captain of the Bihar senior team for the first two rounds of the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy. This appointment makes him the youngest cricketer ever to hold a vice-captaincy role in the tournament's history, highlighting his rapid ascent in Indian cricket.

Suryavanshi first gained national attention during IPL 2025 when he became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, smashing a blistering 38-ball hundred for the Rajasthan Royals. His explosive performance in seven IPL appearances saw him score 252 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 206, demonstrating maturity and power-hitting ability far beyond his years.

His elevation to a leadership role in the Ranji Trophy, alongside captain Sakibul Gani, underscores the Bihar Cricket Association's commitment to retaining and fast-tracking the young talent. Suryavanshi's focus will now shift to the domestic red-ball format, though he remains a leading contender for India's squad for the 2026 U19 World Cup.