Vaibhav Suryavanshi became rich as soon as he reached Bihar: CM Nitish honored him with a check of Rs 50 lakh

Patna. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday honored cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi by giving him a check of Rs 50 lakh. With the help of Suryavanshi’s record century, India won the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 title on February 6. The 14-year-old, hailing from Samastipur district, scored 175 runs off 80 balls at a strike rate of over 218 and was adjudged the player of the match and tournament.

According to the statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, Suryavanshi was honored with a check and shawl at ‘Sankalp Auditorium’ in the Chief Minister’s official residence complex. Nitish said, “With his hard work and talent, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as a new hope for Indian cricket. I wish him success in creating new achievements for the national team and bringing glory to the country.

He said that the performance of this young cricketer made Bihar proud and played an important role in India’s title win. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh, senior state government officials and representatives of Bihar Cricket Association were present at the felicitation ceremony.

Suryavanshi’s family members also attended the ceremony. Meanwhile, in a separate program held in Danapur, Suryavanshi was presented a car by Tata Motors. Suryavanshi said, “This is not just a gift but an inspiration to perform better in the future.” He credited his success to his parents, coaches and supporters.