After all, why did Vaibhav Suryavanshi get the captaincy of Under-19 Team India? This is the biggest reason

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Vaibhav Suryavanshi The year 2025 was quite amazing for. First, this 14-year-old explosive batsman created a stir for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, then after that he thrashed the bowlers on the soil of Australia and England in Youth Test and ODI. The fear of Vaibhav’s name has been seen among the opposition bowlers.

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Now the beginning of 2026 is going to add another historic achievement in the career of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Vaibhav will be seen captaining Team India in the Youth ODI series against South Africa just before the Under-19 World Cup. Getting the responsibility of captaincy at such a young age is being considered as the biggest proof of his talent and confidence.

Will captain in the Youth ODI series

As part of the preparations for the Under-19 World Cup, a three-match Youth ODI series will be organized between India and South Africa. The Indian team has been announced for this series, in which 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been made the captain. This series will be an important practice opportunity for Team India before the World Cup.

Why did Vaibhav Suryavanshi get the captaincy?

An important reason behind making Vaibhav Suryavanshi the captain has come to light. Team’s potential captain Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of this series due to a wrist injury. BCCI does not want any additional pressure on Ayush just before the Under-19 World Cup or his injury may become more serious. If Ayush Mhatre was fit and available, the responsibility of captaincy would have been handed over to him, but in his absence, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s name remained at the forefront as the most reliable and influential player of the team.

Big responsibility before Under-19 World Cup

This series against South Africa will be a golden opportunity for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to prove himself as a captain. Getting such a responsibility before the Under-19 World Cup will not only boost his confidence but will also give another future star to Indian cricket.