Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Handed Captaincy Role In BCCI's National T20 Tournament
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior Bihar men's team. He will lead the side in their first two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior Bihar men's team. He will lead the side in their first two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced a 17-member squad for the matches, starting November 14. Bihar take on Saurashtra in their campaign opener. On November 16, the side faces Railways. The opportunity to lead the state team comes at a crucial time for the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, who is fighting hard to seal a place in India's T20I side.
While announcing the 17-member squad on Friday, BCA named Suraj Kashyap as the side's vice-captain. BCA president Harsh Vardhan said the role would aid Sooryavanshi's development as a player.
"Vaibhav has already demonstrated tremendous talent, confidence and maturity at a young age, and this responsibility will provide him with another opportunity to grow as a cricketer and leader.