While the elder brother captures international headlines, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's younger brother Aashirvad, is leaving no stones unturned to make a name for himself in the junior cricket ranks.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacts to younger brother Aashirwad's towering 168
Vaibhav regularly highlights his sibling's talent on social media, most recently sharing a scorecard on June 24 that showcased a spectacular batting display. Playing for Ruishav XI, 10-year-old Aashirvad single-handedly propelled his team to a formidable total of 311/7 by engineering a blistering 168 runs off just 119 deliveries, an innings decorated with 19 boundaries and six maximums.
Bihar's Next Big Batting Prospect Aashirwad
Aashirvad's highly aggressive approach and effortless strokeplay during that knock have further solidified his standing as one of the most promising young talents coming out of Bihar's domestic circuit. This massive 168-run performance is not an isolated event; it comes just weeks after the young prodigy generated local buzz by registering his maiden century during a practice match in Samastipur.
In that earlier milestone match, where he represented the Cricket Academy Tajpur, Ashirvad put on a clinic by scoring a fluid 103 runs from 87 balls. Operating at an impressive strike rate of over 118%, his century featured 20 fours and a solitary six before bowler Prashant Raj finally managed to claim his wicket. Given his current trajectory, the Sooryavanshi household looks poised to influence Indian cricket for years to come.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on cusp of making history in Ireland
As he prepares alongside the national squad for the upcoming series in Ireland, Vaibhav continues his remarkable ascent toward becoming a mainstay at the sport's highest level. His immense potential has already secured him spots in India's upcoming tour of England and the highly anticipated Asian Games. At just 15 years and 71 days old, the prodigy has officially become the youngest cricketer ever selected to represent India, eclipsing the long-standing records held by Shafali Verma (15 years, 220 days) and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar (16 years, 194 days).
Beyond his historic selection, the young batsman has already begun rewriting cricket's record books on the field. During the high-stakes Tri-Series final between India A and Sri Lanka A, Vaibhav dismantled the opposition bowling attack by blasting an 11-ball half-century, registering the fastest fifties in the history of List A cricket. He went on to plunder a breathtaking 94 runs from a mere 29 deliveries, a devastating cameo that effectively batted Sri Lanka A out of the contest and powered India to a commanding 66-run win. The batting prodigy will look to carry his hot form in both the Ireland and England tours.