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Indore, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a light-hearted moment on his historic captaincy debut on Saturday when he forgot Bihar's playing XI details after winning the toss against Saurashtra in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2026-27 opener at Holkar Stadium.
Asked about the team's combination after opting to bat, the 15-year-old responded with a smile: “I think, sir, bhool gaya lagta main (I think, sir, I have forgotten).”
Despite the amusing moment, the occasion marked a major milestone for Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history at 15 years and 232 days.
Describing the opportunity to lead Bihar as a dream come true, he said he was grateful to captain the state where his cricketing journey began.
“It feels like a dream come true because I started playing cricket here, and getting the opportunity to lead the same state is a big thing. I am very grateful, and I will try to fulfill the responsibility given to me to the best of my ability,” he said.
Sooryavanshi surpassed Croatia's Zach Vukusic, who had held the previous record after captaining his national team at 17 years and 311 days.
His first match as Bihar captain did not bring a substantial batting contribution. He scored 18 off 12 deliveries before being caught and bowled by left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya. Bihar eventually managed 137/9 in 20 overs, with Prithvi Raj scoring a team-high 38.
Sooryavanshi's availability in the tournament will be limited, as he is scheduled to join India A for the ACC Rising Stars Emerging tournament in Doha after playing only two matches.
The youngster recently impressed in India's T20I series against New Zealand, scoring 45 off just 19 balls in an opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma. India won the five-match series 3-2.