U19 World Cup done, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's next test is Class 10 board exams
India Today
T20 World Cup: India's 14-year-old U19 World Cup hero Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to return to student life as he prepares for his Class 10 board exams. His school confirmed no special treatment despite his record-breaking final knock.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi barely has time to put his Under-19 World Cup medal away before life throws him into the most familiar pressure of all, board exams. Just days after scripting India’s title triumph with a breathtaking final innings, the 14-year-old is now gearing up for his Class 10 examinations.
Following his match-winning 175 against England in the final in Harare, which powered India to their sixth U19 World Cup crown, Sooryavanshi will soon return to a normal student routine, with exams beginning on February 17.
Neel Kishore, principal of Podar International School in Samastipur, confirmed the teenager’s participation and made it clear that there would be no special treatment despite his newfound stardom.
“Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will appear for the Class 10th board exams at our school. He has received his admit card,” Kishore said.
“There is excitement among everyone, be it teachers, students or parents, for his arrival. However, we have made arrangements with that in mind, as he is still a student and will be appearing for his examination. This is an academic pitch, not a cricket pitch. All the facilities, safety, and security will be the same for all. Exams will start on February 17,” he added.
Sooryavanshi was the headline act of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, producing one of the greatest final knocks the tournament has seen. His 175 off just 80 balls against England was a fearless assault, filled with 15 fours and 15 sixes, the most maximums ever hit in a single U19 World Cup innings.
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