Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi during the inauguration of the new terminal at Patna Airport. PM Modi took to social media and shared pictures from their meet. The young cricketer made headlines this IPL season with his explosive batting. Picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore, Suryavanshi smashed 252 runs in just seven innings. His 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans and a calm fifty against Chennai Super Kings won hearts across the country.
PM Modi praises Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Sharing the pictures, the PM Modi wrote, “At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.”
At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/pvUrbzdyU6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2025
What’s next for Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav’s next big test awaits in England, where he will represent India U19 in a multi-format tour. The team will play a 50-over warm-up, five one-dayers, and two multi-day matches. This will be Suryavanshi’s first tour in England.
