Vaibhav Suryavanshi Spots Crackling Crackers (Screengrabs) It was a Diwali to remember for cricket’s latest teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as the 14-year-old was spotted celebrating the festival of lights in his signature energetic style on Monday, bursting crackers after Bihar’s emphatic Ranji Trophy win over Arunachal Pradesh.The video, which is now viral on social media, shows Suryavanshi laughing and lighting fireworks.
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For the young prodigy who has already captured the imagination of Indian cricket fans, this Diwali celebration was more than just a celebration; it was a moment of connection with his growing fan base when his IPL side Rajasthan Royals uploaded a video of the batter igniting the racket.Click here to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Diwali Celebration Recently, Bihar recorded an innings and 165-run victory and as the players left the field, hundreds of fans waited by the boundary ropes chanting “Jai ho Bihar ke lala!” The crowd erupted as Suryavanshi waved and folded his hands in gratitude, acknowledging their support.Although the left-handed batsman only managed 14 runs in the match, his presence continues to create buzz wherever he goes. Appointed as Bihar’s vice-captain for the opening matches of the 2025 Ranji season, Suryavanshi is seen as the face of a resurgence in cricket in Bihar after a tough 2024 campaign.At just 13 years of age, he became the youngest player to get an IPL contract signed by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2025 season. His record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans – the second-fastest hundred in IPL history – instantly made him one of the most talked-about young cricketers in India.With the ICC Under-19 World Cup coming up early next year, Suryavanshi is expected to feature prominently in the Indian team. So far, the teenage sensation seems to be enjoying the moments of the Diwali holiday and spreading smiles – both with off-field fireworks and the promise of more to come.
