Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who proved his batting prowess at a very young age, is now seeing the world captaining him as well. Yes, Vaibhav was made the captain of Bihar team in the first match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 season. With this, Vaibhav has become the youngest player to captain in T20 cricket. Vaibhav has achieved this feat at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Where he took charge of Bihar in front of Saurashtra team. Along with this, Vaibhav has also broken the record of Croatia's Jack Vukusic, who was the youngest captain till now. Before Vaibhav, this record from India was in the name of Mahipal Lomror in T20 cricket.
At what age did Vaibhav become captain?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has now become the youngest cricketer to captain in men's cricket. He has achieved this feat against Saurashtra in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27.
At what age did Jack Vukusic become captain?
Before Vaibhav, this record was in the name of Jack Vukusic of Croatia, who had achieved this feat in the year 2027. Jack had achieved this feat against Cyprus.
At what age did Mahipal Lomror become captain?
This achievement has also been registered in the name of Indian cricketer Mahipal Lomror. He captained Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament at the age of 18 years and 67 days.
At what age did Rashid Khan become captain?
Afghanistan's veteran cricketer Rashid Khan has also achieved this feat. He captained against Scotland in 2018 at the age of 19 years and 165 days.
At what age did Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi become captain?
This achievement has also been registered in the name of late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, he captained India against West Indies in the year 1962, when he was 21 years old.