Vaibhav Sooryavanshi all set to appear for 10th Board Exam after winning ICC U-19 WC; School principal warns 'No VIP treatment'
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By balancing the pressures of elite athletics with the rigors of the CBSE curriculum, Suryavanshi is challenging the traditional idea that one must choose between sports and studies.
After dismantling international bowling attacks in the Under 19 World Cup, India’s teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is preparing for a challenge of a different nature. The 14 year old opening batter is set to appear for the CBSE Class 10 Board Examinations starting February 17, 2026. While he has drawn global attention for his explosive batting, the focus now shifts to his academic performance in Samastipur, Bihar.
No Shortcuts on the Academic Pitch
Despite his status as a rising star in Indian cricket, the principal of Poddar International School, Neel Kishore Sinha, has made a firm statement regarding the conduct of the examinations. The principal emphasized that the young cricketer would be held to the same standards as every other student in the hall.
"This is an academic pitch," the principal reportedly stated, making it clear that fairness and confidentiality are the primary priorities. He confirmed that there will be no special arrangements, no VIP privileges, and no shortcuts for the star athlete. Once he enters the center, Suryavanshi will be identified only by his roll number, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates.
A Stellar Sporting Lead-Up
