Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain for opening two matches

The Bihar Cricket Association has named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi captain of its 17-member squad for the opening two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with Suraj Kashyap appointed vice-captain. The association announced the appointments on November 6. This will be Sooryavanshi’s first time leading Bihar’s senior team. Bihar is scheduled to begin its campaign against Saurashtra in Indore on November 14. The team is in Group B alongside Delhi, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Railways, Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu. The appointment covers the first two matches, not the entire tournament. Bihar Cricket Association president Harsh Vardhan said the captaincy would give Sooryavanshi an opportunity to develop as a leader. He said the association hoped the team would deliver a disciplined and competitive performance under the teenager’s leadership. Mangal Mahour and Shakib Hussain are included subject to fitness assessments after Bihar’s first two matches. Their availability will be decided following those reviews, according to the squad announcement. The squad was finalized by the senior selection committee after trials held from November 4 to 6. Selection committee chairman...