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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 'Bhool Gaya' Toss Moment
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi forgets Bihar's team after winning toss, breaking T20 captaincy record.
In brief
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi forgets Bihar's team after winning toss, breaking T20 captaincy record. Bihar's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became youngest T20 captain at 15 years 232 days, forgetting his team after winning toss with 'bhool gaya' remark. Originally reported by Indiatimes.
Toss Moment
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi forgot Bihar's playing XI after winning toss against Saurashtra in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026-27 opener.
“I think, sir, bhool gaya lagta main”
Record-Breaking Debut
Sooryavanshi became youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history at 15 years and 232 days.
Previous Record
Previous record held by Croatia's Zach Vukusic at 17 years and 311 days.
Dream Come True
Sooryavanshi described leading Bihar as a dream come true, expressing gratitude for the responsibility.
Captaincy Appointment
Bihar handed Sooryavanshi leadership role for first two matches of domestic T20 competition.
Rapid Rise
Sooryavanshi made India debut five months ago and was vice-captain of East Zone for 2026-27 Duleep Trophy.
First Inning
Sooryavanshi scored 18 off 12 deliveries before being caught and bowled by Chetan Sakariya.
Bihar's Score
Bihar managed 137/9 in 20 overs with Prithvi Raj top-scoring with 38.
Saurashtra's Chase
Saurashtra chased down target in 16.3 overs with Harvansh Pangalia scoring 33 off 11 balls.
Next Assignment
Sooryavanshi expected to feature in only one more SMAT match before joining India A for ACC Rising Stars tournament.
Recent International
Sooryavanshi scored 49 runs in two matches during India's T20I tour of New Zealand.
19-Ball 45
Sooryavanshi hit 19-ball 45 with Abhishek Sharma in 7.1 overs during India's 3-2 series win.
Author Background
Hijam Raju Singh has over 20 years of journalism experience, including 18 years in sports journalism.
Next Steps
Sooryavanshi to feature in ACC Rising Stars Emerging tournament in Doha from November 19.
The takeaway
Bihar's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became youngest T20 captain at 15 years 232 days, forgetting his team after winning toss with 'bhool gaya' remark.
