Oct 2, 2024, 01:20 PM IST

Who is Vaibhav Surya Suryavanshi, 13 year old prodigy

Harshvardhan Jaiman

In an unofficial U-19 Test match in Chennai, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 58-ball century, setting the record for the fastest Youth Test century by an Indian

The young southpaw from Bihar has captivated Indian cricket fans with a dazzling 62-ball 104, demanding attention with his remarkable performance.

He began playing cricket at nine years old, receiving his initial coaching from his father. This early guidance laid the foundation for his burgeoning talent.

Suryavanshi stands out as a fearless prodigy, showcasing talent against older players in age-group competitions.

Suryavanshi, from Samastipur district in Bihar, is the son of cricket-loving Sanjeev, who hopes to fulfill his dream of nurturing a cricketer in the family, a passion inspired by his experiences around maidaans in Mumbai.

He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar at just 12 years and 284 days old, at a younger age than Sachin Tendulkar

Suryavanshi gained attention following an impressive showing in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, where he averaged 78.60, including a century and three half-centuries.

In 2023, he played for the India B U19 squad in a Quadrangular Under-19 series, amassing 177 runs over six innings, which included two half-centuries.

As his cricketing career progress, it will delight for all cricket fans to see what else this wonder kid will achieve