Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead Bihar in the SMAT
\n\nVaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to add another feather to his cap as the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has named him as the captain of the Bihar team for the 2026-27 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's premier domestic T20 tournament. The marquee competition will kick off on November 14, with the final scheduled to take place on 6th December.
\n\nSooryavanshi will lead Bihar for the first time on November 14 against Saurashtra at the Holkar Stadium in Indore as they kickstart their campaign in search of a maiden title. Both teams are placed in Group B in the tournament alongside Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Railways, and Tamil Nadu.
\n\n"Vaibhav has already demonstrated tremendous talent, confidence and maturity at a young age. We are hopeful that under his leadership, the team will deliver a disciplined and competitive performance,” said BCA President Harsh Vardhan
\n\nSooryavanshi's elevation comes after he was named as the vice-captain of the East Zone team for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, which they won.
\n\nHowever, Sooryavanshi will only be available for the first two games of the tournament for Bihar as he will then fly to Qatar…
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