India U19 Team Honored at BCCI Naman Awards

India's triumphant Under-19 cricket team received accolades at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Naman Awards on Sunday, celebrating their record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title won earlier this year in Harare, Zimbabwe. The young squad defeated England by 100 runs in the final, showcasing emerging talent that has captured national attention.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar, emerged as a standout performer in the tournament. In the final, he scored an explosive 175 runs off 80 balls, providing the backbone for India's victory. Suryavanshi's fearless approach has already translated to the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he made history last season as the youngest centurion. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, he smashed 101 runs off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans, reaching his hundred in just 35 deliveries and finishing the season with 252 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 206.56. Signed by the franchise at age 13 for Rs 1.1 crore in 2024, Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to secure an IPL contract.

At the Naman Awards, Suryavanshi shared his ambitions for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, which begins on...