For Vaibhav Suryavanshi, A Whopping Money Reward From Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar | Cricket Information

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar introduced a prize cash of Rs 10 lakh for the 14-year-old rising sensation Vaibhav Suyravanshi following his record-breaking ton in opposition to Gujarat Titans on Monday on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Suryavanshi left an eternal impression within the historical past of the T20 format together with his grand spectacle on the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The 14-year-old, who has just lately taken child steps in his profession, toyed with GT’s bowling unit, boasting 694 worldwide caps.

At 14 years and 32 days, the boy surprise, who hails from Bihar, turned the youngest participant to attain a century in T20 cricket and the second-fastest to hit a ton within the cash-rich league’s historical past after Chris Gayle’s 30-ball heroic effort in opposition to Pune Warriors in 2013. It took a searing yorker from Prasidh Krishna to place an finish to Suryavanshi’s relentless onslaught.

Nitish congratulated Suryavanshi for his impeccable efficiency throughout Rajasthan’s resounding 8-wicket triumph and on Tuesday introduced a prize of Rs 10 lakh from the state authorities.

“Congratulations and finest needs to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who turned the youngest participant (14 years) to attain a century within the historical past of IPL. He has turn out to be a brand new hope for Indian cricket because of his laborious work and expertise. Everyone seems to be pleased with him. I met Mr Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024, and at the moment, I wanted him a vibrant future. After his sensible efficiency in IPL, I additionally congratulated him over the telephone. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a younger cricketer from Bihar, may even be given a prize cash of Rs 10 lakh by the state authorities. I want that Vaibhav creates new data for the Indian group sooner or later and brings glory to the nation,” Nitish wrote on X.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan additionally hailed the 14-year-old for his memorable efficiency and informed reporters, “On behalf of the celebration, I want him all one of the best. He’s a younger expertise and has made such a ravishing begin at such a younger age. His future may be very vibrant.”

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