Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna Airport and recognised his outstanding achievements in the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).
Suryavanshi, hailing from Bihar, made headlines during his debut IPL season. He was signed for INR 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the mega auction. In his debut match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the southpaw tonked a six on the very first ball he faced, showing glimpses of his talent.
In seven matches in IPL 2025, he amassed 252 runs at a strike-rate of 206.56. His coming-of-the-age performance came against Gujarat Titans (GT) when he hammered a 35-ball hundred, the second-fastest in the IPL history. This also made him the youngest T20 centurion. Â
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Meets PM Narendra Modi After Breakout IPL SeasonÂ
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took time to meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. He congratulated the youngster on his performance and wished him the best.
Photos of their meeting went viral on social media, with PM Modi later posting about it.
"At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours," Modi tweeted.
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"Vaibhav Has Set Such a Great Record" - PM Modi
Speaking in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Modi talked about Suryavanshi and spoke highly of him.
"I have seen in the IPL, the son of Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi's spectacular performance. At such a young age, Vaibhav has set such a great record. There is a lot of hard work behind Vaibhav's performance," Modi had said.
"To bring his talent to the forefront, he has played many matches at different levels. The more you play, the more you will shine. Competing in matches and competitions as much as possible is very important. The NDA government has always given it the highest priority in its policies," he added.
Suryavanshi’s journey is already serving as a beacon for countless young cricketers across India. With the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement and the country’s attention on him, the road ahead promises to be even more exciting for the teenager from Bihar.
