After playing a decisive role in India’s ICC Under-19 World Cup title win, young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi is set to appear for the CBSE Class 10 board examinations.
Suryavanshi, a student of Podar
International School in Bihar’s Samastipur, has completed the required formalities and received his admit card. The Class 10 board examinations are scheduled to be held from February 17 to March 11, 2026.
Confirming the development, the school’s principal, Neel Kishore, said the institution would ensure that the examination process is conducted smoothly for the student.
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi will appear for the Class 10 board examinations at our school. We will ensure that he does not face any difficulty while appearing for the exams,” he said.
Suryavanshi was one of India’s standout performers in the Under-19 World Cup, scoring 175 runs in the final against England. He finished the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer with 439 runs, averaging over 62.
Despite his rise in international age-group cricket, education remains a priority for the family. A report said his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, has emphasised the importance of maintaining a balance between academics and cricket.
The examination schedule coincides with the senior Men’s T20 World Cup in 2026.
Following the conclusion of the board exams, the Indian Premier League season is set to begin, where Suryavanshi is expected to return to competitive cricket.
During the IPL mega auction ahead of the 2025 season, he was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore, becoming the youngest player ever to be picked in the league.
In an IPL match against the Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi, aged 14, scripted history by becoming the youngest T20 centurion and the first Indian to register the fastest fifty in IPL history.
He announced his arrival in the tournament with a six off his very first ball and went on to emerge as one of the breakout performers of the season. Suryavanshi finished the campaign with 252 runs from seven innings, averaging 36.00 and striking at an impressive 206.55, including a century and a half-century.
