What we know about Sooryavanshi Vice Captain so far

East Zone selectors appointed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy.

Selector Manish Vardhan said the move aims to help Sooryavanshi develop leadership skills by observing captain Ishan Kishan closely.

Sooryavanshi has played only 8 first-class matches for Bihar, while Abhimanyu Easwaran has played 113 and was not considered for the role.

Vardhan clarified Sooryavanshi is not the automatic stand-in captain if Kishan is unavailable; an experienced player would likely take charge.

Both Kishan and Sooryavanshi are seen as long-term prospects for India's cricket setup.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named vice-captain of East Zone for the Duleep Trophy.

The announcement follows the Zimbabwe T20I series.

Sooryavanshi is a rising star in Indian cricket.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named vice-captain of the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

The 15-year-old scored 151 runs in three T20Is against Zimbabwe, earning Player of the Series as India swept 3-0.

Sooryavanshi climbed 230 places in the ICC T20I batting rankings into the top 50 after his international debut.

He is expected to debut in the Duleep Trophy on August 23, his first elite red-ball audition, likely opening with Abhimanyu Easwaran.

The selection signals BCCI's active preparation for Sooryavanshi to be an all-format player, with Test cricket as his stated ultimate ambition.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed East Zone vice-captain for Duleep Trophy 2026.

Ishan Kishan named captain of East Zone team.

Reason behind Sooryavanshi's appointment revealed by selector.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, was named East Zone vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy.

Selector Pravanjan Mullick explained the appointment aims to nurture the batting prodigy for future leadership.

The move is intended to help Sooryavanshi mature as a cricketer.