IPL Phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi Touches PM Modi’s Feet in Heartwarming Bihar Airport Encounter

14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who set the 2025 IPL ablaze with his fearless strokeplay, had a special moment off the field on Friday. After a breakout season for Rajasthan Royals, the young cricketer met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Patna airport, where he touched the PM’s feet as a traditional gesture of respect.

A Humble Gesture Meets a National Acknowledgment

Despite the whirlwind fame following his record-breaking IPL performance, Suryavanshi stayed rooted in humility. Accompanied by his parents, the teenager met PM Modi during the latter’s visit to Bihar. The Prime Minister shared his admiration for the youngster on social media platform X (formerly Twitter):

“At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours.”

The moment went viral, capturing the emotional bond between sports, tradition, and national pride.

A Century That Shook the League

Suryavanshi became a household name after he smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, the second-fastest hundred in IPL history and the fastest by a teenager in men’s T20s. At just 14, he amassed 252 runs in 7 matches, showcasing remarkable maturity and timing under pressure.

Batting fearlessly at the top, he left seasoned professionals and fans stunned, breaking age barriers and redefining expectations for youth in elite cricket.

PM Modi Lauds the Bihar Boy in Mann Ki Baat

Earlier this month, PM Modi had praised Suryavanshi during his Mann Ki Baat radio address:

“At such a young age, Vaibhav has set such a great record. There is a lot of hard work behind his performance. The more you play, the more you will shine.”

The Prime Minister also emphasized the government’s support for grassroots sports development, urging young athletes to compete more to grow faster.

A Spark for the Future

While Rajasthan Royals missed out on the IPL 2025 finals, Suryavanshi’s emergence was a silver lining for the franchise and Indian cricket. His airport meeting with PM Modi symbolizes more than just recognition — it reflects the rise of a new generation of Indian athletes driven by talent, humility, and opportunity.

As the cricketing world watches closely, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey is just beginning — and it already carries the blessings of the nation’s top leader.

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