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Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma to play SMAT, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain

Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma to play SMAT, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Suraj Kashyap has been appointed vice-captain, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced on November 6

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead Bihar’s senior team for the first time after being named captain of the 17-member squad for the opening two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning on November 14. Suraj Kashyap has been appointed vice-captain, the Bihar Cricket…

    — The Tribune

  • right · 4 outlets

    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received a major responsibility in domestic cricket, with the 15-year-old appointed captain of Bihar's senior men's team for the opening two fixtures of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026. The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) confirmed the appointment while unveiling a…

    — ABP Live

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Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami have been named in Delhi and Bengal squads, respectively, for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scheduled to begin on November 14. On the other hand, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not just been named, but will lead Bihar in the marquee domestic…

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Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma to play SMAT, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain

Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami have been named in Delhi and Bengal squads, respectively, for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scheduled to begin on November 14. On the other hand, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not just been named, but will lead Bihar in the marquee domestic…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

“Proud moment”: Coach Manish Ojha hails 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s appointment as Bihar skipper

15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's appointment as Bihar captain for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a moment of great pride, with his coach Manish Ojha saying the youngster has earned the responsibility through his performances and experience at the senior level.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's meteoric rise continues as Bihar hand him captaincy at 15

At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named the captain of the senior cricket team for Bihar. The Bihar Cricket Association revealed the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, featuring 17 players, with Suraj Kashyap as vice-captain. The team's journey kicks off on November 14…

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