Vaibhav Sooryavanshi steps in as captain for East Zone in Duleep Trophy
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, took the captaincy for East Zone during the Duleep Trophy semi-final against Central Zone after Ishan Kishan sustained a wrist injury. Kishan left the field needing treatment, allowing Sooryavanshi to lead the team in a crucial match. Despite struggling with the bat, Sooryavanshi contributed two wickets as East Zone advanced in the tournament. This role marks his first experience as captain at any senior level, following previous positions as vice-captain for Bihar and the India U-19 team, which won the World Cup earlier this year.
- •Ishan Kishan injured his wrist and left the match for treatment.
- •Sooryavanshi had previously served as vice-captain for Bihar and India U-19.
- •He contributed two wickets during his first match as captain.
- •The Duleep Trophy semi-final is taking place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- •East Zone's performance in this match will influence their progress in the tournament.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi captain watch: How did the 15-year-old fare as East Zone’s stand-in skipper in Duleep Trophy semi-final?
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brave DRS call gets East Zone crucial wicket
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Youngest captain in first-class cricket: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi acts as stand-in skipper in Duleep Trophy semi-final as Ishan Kishan suffers injury
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, stepped into captaincy for East Zone during the Duleep Trophy semifinal after regular captain Ishan Kishan had to withdraw due to injury. His decisive action to challenge a caught behind appeal was a testament to his poise and growing prowess as a leader. East Zone's bowlers effectively maintained pressure throughout the match's initial session.
"With Ishan Kishan ruled out of play, here's a look at how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fared as the East Zone's stand-in captain in the Duleep Trophy semifinals.
"15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over as East Zone stand-in skipper after Ishan Kishan suffered a wrist injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:03 AMVaibhav Sooryavanshi captain watch: How did the 15-year-old fare as East Zone’s stand-in skipper in Duleep Trophy semi-final?
With Ishan Kishan ruled out of play, here's a look at how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fared as the East Zone's stand-in captain in the Duleep Trophy semifinals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:10 PMWatch: Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brave DRS call gets East Zone crucial wicket
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, stepped into captaincy for East Zone during the Duleep Trophy semifinal after regular captain Ishan Kishan had to withdraw due to injury. His decisive action to challenge a caught behind appeal was a testament to his poise and growing prowess as a leader. East Zone's bowlers effectively maintained pressure throughout the match's initial session.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:25 AMYoungest captain in first-class cricket: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi acts as stand-in skipper in Duleep Trophy semi-final as Ishan Kishan suffers injury
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over as East Zone stand-in skipper after Ishan Kishan suffered a wrist injury.
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