Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name into cricket history by becoming the youngest captain in men’s T20 cricket. The 15-year-old led Bihar in their opening match of the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Saurashtra at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Saturday. Sooryavanshi, who was 15 years and 232 days old at the time of the toss, surpassed the previous benchmark set by Croatia’s Zach Vukusic, who captained his national side at 17 years and 311 days during a T20I against Cyprus in August 2025.
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Bihar won the toss and elected to bat first against a Saurashtra side led by Jaydev Unadkat. The Bihar Cricket Association had announced a 17-member squad last Friday, officially naming Sooryavanshi as captain for the tournament’s first two matches, with Suraj Kashyap serving as vice-captain. This appointment marks a significant step in the young batter’s rapid ascent, following his recent stint as vice-captain of the East Zone in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, where he served as deputy to Ishan Kishan.
Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking leadership comes on the back of a strong international campaign, having featured in two matches during India’s recent T20I tour of New Zealand. By moving ahead of Vukusic and other emerging young leaders, Sooryavanshi has solidified his status as one of the most promising talents in global cricket. His ability to handle pressure at such a young age signals a new era for Indian domestic cricket, where youth is increasingly being empowered with leadership roles in high-stakes environments.
Source: Yahoo Sports
