Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record: The commencement of the 2024 Ranji Trophy season has marked a significant moment in the cricketing arena, with the spotlight falling on Bihar’s cricketer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, right from the inaugural day of the tournament. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, an accomplished all-rounder from Bihar, made headlines by breaking records previously held by cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Swapnil Singh.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record Shines in 2024 Ranji Trophy Debut, Breaking Cricket Legends’ Records
Acknowledging Suryavanshi’s prowess, it is noteworthy that he made his first-class debut against Mumbai at the young age of 12 years and 284 days, earning his debut cap. In an impressive debut, he swiftly surpassed the records set by Sachin Tendulkar, who made his first-class debut at 15 years and 232 days, and Swapnil Singh, who entered the scene at 14 years and 355 days.
The list of players making their Ranji debut at the youngest age stands as follows:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 12 years, 255 days
Swapnil Singh: 14 years, 355 days
Sachin Tendulkar: 15 years, 232 days
However, Vaibhav Suryavanshi finds himself entangled in controversy, particularly regarding his age. According to official sources from BCCI and ESPN Cricinfo, Suryavanshi debuted at the age of 12 years and 255 days. Despite his debut creating a buzz, a viral interview from eight months ago reveals Suryavanshi claiming he would turn 14 on September 27. In this interview, he states that he debuted at the age of 14 years, 3 months, and 9 days.
Adding to his cricketing repertoire, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has also represented India U-19 B, participating in the challenging home series featuring teams from England and Bangladesh. During this series, Suryavanshi showcased his skills by scoring 177 runs in five matches, including two half-centuries. His outstanding performance in the Veenoo Mankad Trophy 2023, where he scored 377 runs and played crucial innings of 151 and 76 runs against Jharkhand in the Bihar Trophy match, further underscores his cricketing prowess.