India‘s cricket landscape gained a shining beacon as a 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi got it Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from the president Draupadi Murmu 25 December 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan during Veer Baal Diwas celebrations.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu
Born on March 27, 2011 in Tajpur village of Samastipur district, the left-handed batsman from Bihar suddenly ran away. Vijay Hazare trophy Match to attend a ceremony in which the President praised his record-breaking feats.the highly competitive world of cricketHe called other children to follow his example. Suryavanshi met after the event Prime Minister Narendra Modimarked another milestone in his meteoric rise amid national recognition of youth excellence in sports.
While presenting the award, President Murmu appreciated his commitment and achievements, saying that such young talents “It inspires hope for a brighter future in Indian sports.” The Prime Minister also said that he is sure that Vaibhavshines on the global stage.” This dual recognition underscores the government’s support for nurturing youth sporting excellence.
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Meet the newest recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, the highest civilian honor for children. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 👏👏💗 pic.twitter.com/2gr8N64ToP
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) December 26, 2025
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Suryavanshi’s record-breaking exploits ignite national pride
Suryavanshi’s journey from the dusty fields of Bihar to the global headlines stems from relentless family support – her father, Sanjeev, sold his farmland to finance education at academies in Samastipur and Patna, while her mother cooked early meals for grueling 5-6 hour sessions. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy on 23 December 2025, he scored 190 off 84 balls (16 fours, 15 sixes). Arunachal PradeshClaims fastest List A 150 in 54 balls—catch AB de Villiersetc-and became the youngest centurion with 36 top tons in 14 years and 272 days. An unbeaten 108 off 61 balls (7 fours, 7 sixes) against Maharashtra earlier Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy on December 2, making him the youngest centurion of the tournament
His T20 fireworks included a 35-ball IPL century (101 off 38). Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans Fastest and youngest T20 ton in India in 2025, plus three T20 hundreds under 14. He hit 171 off 95 balls (14 sixes) in the U-19 Asia Cup. UAEbroke junior ODI records for most sixes in an innings and tournament. Get ready to join now India U-19 for the World Cup Zimbabwe Starting on January 15, 2026, skipping the remaining Vijay Hazare plays, Suryavanshi embodies the courage that redefines the prodigy. Cleared of age controversy through medical tests, his exploits ignite dreams for small-town talent, mixing explosive power with maturity that experts predict will propel him to massive stardom.
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