Vaibhav Suryavanshi: From Tajpur Dust to Rashtrapati Bhavan Glory at 14!

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CNBC TV18•26-12-2025, 23:53
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: From Tajpur Dust to Rashtrapati Bhavan Glory at 14!
- •14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- •Hailing from Tajpur, Bihar, his journey involved immense family sacrifices, including his farmer father selling land and a 100 km commute for training.
- •Signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, he became the youngest IPL debutant and scored the fastest IPL ton by an Indian (35 balls).
- •Shattered AB de Villiers' world record for fastest 150 in List A cricket (59 balls) during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
- •Holds records for youngest Ranji debutant (12) and fastest Youth Test century (58 balls vs Australia).
Why It Matters: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's incredible journey proves that talent, hard work, and family support can overcome any odds.
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