Sports News: 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi shared a touching moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Patna Airport, where he respectfully touched the PM’s feet to seek blessings.
A Star’s Humble Gesture
Vaibhav, who became the youngest IPL centurion, captured hearts with his traditional gesture of respect, touching PM Modi’s feet during their brief meeting at Patna’s Jayprakash Narayan International Airport. The gesture reflects Vaibhav’s grounded nature despite his meteoric rise, earning admiration from fans online.
PM Narendra Modi tweets, "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" pic.twitter.com/aphFpVyzzt
— ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2025IPL 2025: Vaibhav’s Meteoric Rise
Vaibhav took the IPL 2025 by storm, scoring 252 runs in seven matches for Rajasthan Royals at a strike rate of 206.55. His standout performance was a 101-run knock off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans, including a 35-ball century—the fastest by an Indian in IPL history and the youngest in men’s T20 cricket. The 166-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal set a franchise record. X users hailed his fearless batting, with one post calling him “Bihar’s pride!”
Modi’s Support for Young Talent
PM Modi, a vocal supporter of youth in sports, praised Vaibhav’s hard work during the meeting. Earlier, at the Khelo India Youth Games’ virtual inauguration, he noted, “There is a lot of hard work behind Vaibhav’s performance.” The PM’s encouragement, shared widely on X, highlights his commitment to nurturing talent, with users posting, “Modi ji knows how to inspire the next generation!”
Inspiring a Nation
Vaibhav’s journey from Samastipur to IPL stardom, followed by this heartfelt encounter, has inspired countless young athletes. Selected for India’s Under-19 tour of England, his future looks bright. The Patna Airport moment, filled with humility and mutual respect, symbolizes Bihar’s rising sporting legacy and India’s support for its youth, resonating deeply with cricket fans nationwide.
