IndiaCricket landscape finds a bright ray as talented 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi received Prime Minister’s National Children’s Award From chairman Draupadi Murmu At Rashtrapati Bhavan during Veer Bal Diwas celebrations on December 25, 2025.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi received Children’s Award from President Draupadi Murmu
The left-handed opening batsman from Bihar, who was born on March 27, 2011 in Tajpur village of Samastipur district, Vijay Hazare Trophy match to attend the ceremony, where the President lauded his record-breaking featsThe highly competitive world of cricket,” urged other children to emulate him. After the incident, Suryavanshi met Prime Minister Narendra ModiMarked another milestone in his meteoric rise amid national recognition for youth excellence in sports
While presenting the award, President Murmu appreciated their commitment and achievements and said that such young talents “Raise hope for a bright future in Indian sportsPM also expressed confidence that Vaibhavshine on the global stageThis dual recognition underlines the Government’s support towards promoting youth sporting excellence.
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Meet the latest recipient of the Prime Minister’s National Child Award, the highest civilian honor for children. Vaibhav Suryavanshi 👏👏💗 pic.twitter.com/2gr8N64ToP
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) 26 December 2025
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Suryavanshi’s record breaking feats enhance national pride
Suryavanshi’s journey from the dusty fields of Bihar to the global limelight stemmed from tireless family support – her father Sanjeev sold the fields to train at academies in Samastipur and Patna, while her mother prepared meals early in the grueling 5-6 hour sessions. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 23, 2025, he scored 190 runs (16 fours, 15 sixes) off 84 balls. Arunachal PradeshClaims fastest List A 150 in 54 balls – Eclipse ab de villierS-And became the youngest List A centurion with a century in 36 balls at the age of 14 years and 272 days. Earlier, he had scored unbeaten 108 runs (7 fours, 7 sixes) in 61 balls against Maharashtra. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy On December 2, he became the youngest centurion of the tournament.
His T20 fireworks include an IPL century in 35 balls (101 off 38) Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans In 2025, the fastest and youngest ever T20 century by an Indian, as well as three T20 centuries at the age of 14. In the Under-19 Asia Cup, he scored 171 runs (14 sixes) off 95 balls. united arab emiratesBroke the youth ODI record for most sixes in an innings and tournament. ready to join now India Under-19 for the world cup zimbabwe Leaving the remaining Vijay Hazare Games from January 15, 2026, Suryavanshi epitomizes the grit that redefines talent. His exploits – age disputes cleared up through medical tests – ignited dreams for small-town talents, blending explosive power with a maturity that experts predict will propel them to senior stardom.
