Cricket Prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Honored with National Bal Puraskar

14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was conferred the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu. He received the national honor for his record-breaking achievements in age-group and senior cricket, including his IPL debut and List A centuries.

• 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
• President Droupadi Murmu presented the award on December 26, 2025.
• Recognized for record-breaking feats in IPL and domestic List A cricket.
• He is the youngest player to score centuries in List A and T20 cricket before 15.
• The award is India's highest civilian honor for children aged 5-18.
• He was among 20 children honored for exceptional national achievements.

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