Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken another significant step in his promising career after being appointed vice-captain of the East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The 15-year-old will serve as deputy to India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who has been named captain of the side for the prestigious domestic red-ball tournament beginning on August 23 in Bengaluru.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise

The appointment comes after a remarkable few months for the Bihar youngster. Sooryavanshi recently starred for India during the T20I series in Zimbabwe, where he finished as the Player of the Series with a string of match-winning performances.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got a Duleep Trophy call. । File Image
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His fearless approach, consistency with the bat and ability to perform under pressure have made him one of India’s most exciting young cricketers. The vice-captaincy is a major vote of confidence from the selectors, who believe the teenager is ready to take on leadership responsibilities despite his age.

The Duleep Trophy will also offer Sooryavanshi an opportunity to showcase his abilities in the longer format against some of the best domestic players in the country.

Ishan Kishan to lead, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to be his deputy

East Zone have named a strong squad that blends experienced international players with emerging domestic talent. Ishan Kishan will captain the team, while veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami returns to bolster the bowling attack. Regular domestic performers Abhimanyu Easwaran, Mukesh Kumar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anukul Roy, Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra have also been included.

The tournament remains one of India’s most important domestic competitions, with consistent performances often helping players move closer to national selection. For Sooryavanshi, it represents another chance to continue his impressive rise while gaining valuable leadership experience alongside some of the country’s established stars.

Viabhav Sooryavanshi set new standards.
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East Zone squad: Ishan Kishan (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (vice-captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan, Anukul Roy, Virat Singh, Subhranshu Senapati, Denish Das and Abhijit Sarkar.