Live Update: BCA President Harsh Vardhan congratulates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his gold medal at the Asian Games. The Bihar Cricket Association congratulates 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on India’s victory in the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 men’s cricket final.
BCA President Harsh Vardhan congratulates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his gold medal at the Asian Games (Photo by Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via ) India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday. India scored 211 for 6 in 20 overs while Pakistan were restricted to 192 for 6. This victory was a significant achievement for the Indian cricket team in the continental tournament.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened the innings for India in the final, scoring 15 off 9 balls, including two sixes, before being caught by Usman Khan off the bowling of Saim Ayub. The 15-year-old’s contribution came at a crucial time in India’s innings as the team neared its total. Bihar Cricket Association President Harsh Vardhan congratulated Sooryavanshi on his gold medal.
The BCA chief stressed the importance of a young cricketer from Bihar representing India at such a prestigious international stage. “On behalf of the Bihar Cricket Association, I wholeheartedly congratulate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his part in India’s historic gold medal campaign at the Asian Games. Seeing a young cricketer from Bihar represent India on such a prestigious international stage and contribute to a gold medal-winning team is a moment of great pride for the entire state,” Harsh Vardhan was quoted as saying by The Tribune.
“Vaibhav has shown remarkable confidence, talent and fearlessness at such a young age. “His journey is an inspiration to the aspiring cricketers of Bihar and we are confident that he will continue to achieve greater milestones for India and bring great pride to Bihar,” he added. Sooryavanshi’s achievement has a special significance in the history of Indian sports.
At 15 years, 6 months and 6 days, he became the youngest Indian to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. While Saurabh Chaudhary remains the youngest Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games, Sooryavanshi’s achievement marks a milestone for the younger generation of Indian cricketers. BCA Secretary Ziaul Arfin also acknowledged the achievement and emphasized its importance for the cricket community of Bihar.
“The gold medal at the Asian Games is a significant achievement for Vaibhav and the entire cricket fraternity of Bihar. Representing India in a multi-sport event of this magnitude and being part of a gold medal-winning team is a special achievement. Vaibhav has earned this opportunity through his hard work, dedication and outstanding performance,” said Arfin.
