Written By: Akshat Jain | Updated: Dec 27, 2025, 11:17 PM
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In this collection of pictures we shall know the 14-year-old star India batter who became captain of the team. Let's take a closer look.
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India's 14-year-old young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been given a big responsibility. He will lead India's U19 team on the South Africa tour. Captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihaan Malhotra will miss the tour due to wrist injuries. Both players will go to the BCCI Centre of Excellence for treatment and will join the team later for the World Cup.
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With both the captain and vice-captain unavailable, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will lead India in three ODIs in South Africa on January 3, 5, and 7. This series is part of the team's preparation for the World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe. Aaron George has been named vice-captain for the series.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi is in excellent form. This year, he has scored three centuries in T20 matches. Recently, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he played a powerful innings of 190 runs.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi reached his century in just 36 balls and hit 15 sixes and 16 fours in his 84-ball innings. On Friday, he was honored with the Prime Minister's National Child Award, and the very next day, he was made the team's captain.
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This year, Vaibhav Suryavanshi grabbed headlines by scoring a century in just 35 balls while playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. The year 2025 has been remarkable for him, as he broke several records. Along with domestic cricket, he also impressed in international U19 matches. With his outstanding performances, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is being seen as India's next cricket superstar.
