India, Nov. 6 -- Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been handed a major leadership responsibility after being named captain of the senior Bihar men's team for the opening two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026.

The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) announced a 17-member squad on Friday, with the 15-year-old left-handed batter set to lead the side in its opening fixtures from November 14.

Bihar will begin their campaign against Saurashtra before taking on Railways on November 16. Suraj Kashyap has been appointed vice-captain.

BCA backs teenage star with leadership role

Explaining the decision, BCA president Harsh Vardhan said the captaincy would provide Sooryavanshi with an opportunity to develop his leadership a...