Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to not appear for 10th board exams despite principal's strict warning, to join Rajasthan Royals

India’s batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has decided to forgo his Class 10 board examinations this year following his vital contribution to the nation’s Under-19 World Cup title glory earlier this month. While there was significant public curiosity regarding how the 14-year-old would balance his academic and athletic responsibilities, his intensive schedule on the cricket field has ultimately taken priority over his school requirements.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to skip 10th board exams

The decision comes after a relentless 2025 season that saw Sooryavanshi traveling extensively for international tours with both the India Under-19 and India A squads. These professional commitments left the Tajpur, Bihar resident with very little time for traditional classroom preparation. Enrolled at Modesty School in his hometown, the left-handed opener was originally slated to appear for his exams between February 17 and March 11, but the overlap with his sporting career made attendance unfeasible.

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His coach, Manish Ojha, confirmed that the youngster will skip the boards to dedicate himself fully to the upcoming IPL 2026 season. After making a sensational debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi is expected to be a centerpiece for the Rajasthan Royals this year. He has already reported to the franchise’s pre-season training camp, shifting his focus from textbooks to the high-intensity demands of professional T20 cricket.

“He won’t be giving the Class X exams. He is currently in Nagpur preparing for the upcoming IPL. He has already joined Rajasthan Royals for a pre-season camp,” Ojha told India Today.

No special treatment for Sooryavanshi, warns school Principal

Prior to the final decision, Neel Kishore, the principal of Podar International School in Samastipur, which served as Sooryavanshi’s designated examination center, had initially confirmed the cricketer's intent to appear for the boards. He had publicly clarified that despite the teenager's soaring fame, he would receive no special treatment or exemptions from standard testing protocols. However, those plans have since changed, and the young athlete will officially be absent from the examination hall this year.

The decision follows a historic performance at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, where Sooryavanshi was the undisputed headline act. He delivered what many consider to be the greatest innings in the tournament’s history during the final against England. His breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls was a masterclass in power hitting, featuring 15 boundaries and a record-breaking 15 sixes, the most ever recorded in a single U19 World Cup innings.

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The star southpaw concluded the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 439 runs across seven matches. His statistics were staggering, boasting an average of 62.71 and a strike rate approaching 170. With one century and three half-centuries to his name, he was the primary engine behind India’s championship victory, earning him both the Player of the Match award in the final and the prestigious Player of the Tournament title.