Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sets World Record: Youngest Cricketer in U19 World Cup History
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sets World Record: Youngest Cricketer in U19 World Cup History
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to play in an U19 World Cup match at 14 years and 294 days old.
- •He broke the previous record held by Canada's Nitish Kumar, who debuted at 15 years and 245 days in 2010.
- •Suryavanshi, a left-handed batter from Samastipur, Bihar, played for India against the USA in Bulawayo.
- •Representing Rajasthan Royals, he was dismissed for 2 runs off 4 balls in his debut match.
- •Despite a low score, his debut is historic due to his age, with experts predicting a bright future.
Why It Matters: Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history as the youngest U19 World Cup player, marking a proud moment for India.
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