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February 6, 2026 10:41 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate India’s U-19 team on record sixth World Cup triumph

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders on Friday congratulated India’s Under-19 cricket team for clinching the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup 2026, praising the young side for its dominant and inspiring performance throughout the tournament. Prime Minister Modi lauded the team for showcasing exceptional skill and consistency en route to the title, saying their achievement would motivate young sportspersons across the country. In a post on X, the Prime Min...

February 6, 2026 9:50 PM

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic 175 powers India to sixth U-19 World Cup title

Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced one of the greatest innings in Under-19 World Cup history as India defeated England by 100 runs in a high-scoring final to clinch their sixth ICC U-19 World Cup title at the Harare Sports Club on Friday. The 14-year-old batting sensation smashed a breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls, studded with 15 fours and 15 sixes, to headline a record-breaking performance that propelled India to 411/9 after opting to bat first. England’s spirited reply, led by a valiant 115 fr...

February 6, 2026 4:50 PM

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes second-fastest ton in U19 World Cup history

India’s teen batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Friday smashed the second-fastest century in Under-19 World Cup history, bringing up his hundred off just 55 balls in the final against England at the Harare Sports Club. His knock was laced with six boundaries and as many sixes, making him the second-fastest centurion in U19 World Cup history. He surpassed Pakistan’s Qasim Akram, who had reached his century in 63 balls against Sri Lanka in 2022. Australia’s Will Malajczuk currently ho...

December 28, 2025 10:57 AM

Ayush Mhatre to captain India at U19 World Cup; Sooryavanshi named captain for SA tour

Ayush Mhatre has been named India’s captain for the upcoming ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. However, Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra, who is also part of the U19 World Cup squad, will miss the pre-tournament 50-over tour of South Africa from January 3 to 7 after sustaining wrist injuries. In Mhatre’s absence, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead the side on the South Africa tour, where India will play all three matches at Willowmoore ...

December 26, 2025 3:15 PM

Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Murmu; BCCI congratulates

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on India’s 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under-19 cricket. The President presented the awards to children for exceptional accomplishments in the fields of Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art and Culture, and Science and Technology at a ceremony held in the national capital. Congratulating the awardees, President Murmu said, �...

May 30, 2025 2:51 PM

PM Modi meets IPL star Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his parents in Patna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his parents at Patna Airport during his two-day visit to Bihar. The meeting took place shortly before the Prime Minister departed for a major public event in Bikramganj, where he is scheduled to inaugurate infrastructure projects worth ₹48,500 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are bei...

April 29, 2025 2:18 PM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces reward of ₹10 lakh for Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who became the youngest player to score a century in T20 cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday. Suryavanshi struck a 35-ball hundred for Rajasthan Royals in their eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday, becoming the youngest centurion in T20 history and the second-fastest in the IPL after Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ef...