Star Indian player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi forgets Bihar’s playing XI during toss time against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026.
Published: November 14, 2026, 5:06 PM IST
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s captaincy debut takes a funny turn during toss (Image – X)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a funny moment in his first match as Bihar captain on SaturdayThe 15-year-old forgot the names of the players in his team after winning the toss against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 match at the Holkar Stadium.
After choosing to bat first, Sooryavanshi was asked about the players in his teamHe smiled before answering the question“I think, sir, bhool gaya lagta main (I think, sir, I have forgotten).”
This funny moment came on a special day for SooryavanshiAt 15 years and 232 days, he became the youngest captain in men’s T20 cricket.
Talking about his new role, Sooryavanshi said it was his dream to captain BiharHe was also happy to lead the team for which he started playing cricket.
“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 thingI am very grateful, and I will try to fulfil the responsibility given to me to the best of my ability,” he said.
Sooryavanshi broke the record of Croatia’s Zach Vukusic, who became captain at the age of 17 years and 311 days.
However, Sooryavanshi could not score big in his first match as Bihar captainBihar chose to bat first after winning the tossSooryavanshi scored 18 runs off 12 balls before Chetan Sakariya dismissed him.
Bihar lost wickets after his dismissal and scored 137/9 in 20 oversPrithvi Raj was the highest scorer for the team with 38 runs.
Sooryavanshi will play only two matches for Bihar in this tournamentAfter that, he will join India A for the ACC Rising Stars Emerging tournament in Doha.
Before this, Sooryavanshi played in India’s T20I series against New ZealandHe scored 45 runs off just 19 balls and added 133 runs with Abhishek Sharma for the opening wicketIndia won the five-match series 3-2.
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