India, Feb. 23 -- Nitish Kumar on Sunday honoured Under-19 World Cup-winning cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi at a ceremony held at 'Sankalp Sabhagar' in 1, Anne Marg.

The Chief Minister presented Suryavanshi with a cheque of Rs 50 lakh and an angavastram in recognition of his stellar performance in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, where he played a key role in India's title-winning campaign.

Congratulating the young cricketer, Kumar said Suryavanshi's dedication and talent have made Bihar proud and positioned him as a promising face of Indian cricket. "His achievement is a matter of pride not only for Bihar but for the entire nation," the Chief Minister said, expressing hope that he would continue to achieve new milestones for the...