For 15-year-old Vaibhav, his father sold ancestral land and took him 90 km away for coaching; now the son is in Team India.
This is the story of Vaibhav's father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, who made his son's dream his own and put his heritage at stake to fulfill it.
Behind every successful person, there is someone's support, and for Vaibhav, that support is his father, Sanjeev. Sanjeev recognized his son's talent early on and left no stone unturned to nurture it.
Sanjeev Sooryavanshi inherited a piece of ancestral land. For him, it was not just a property but a symbol of family memories and roots.
But when it came to shaping his son's cricket career, he didn't hesitate for a moment. He sold that land so that Vaibhav could get the best training and facilities.
Today, years later, as his son is about to play for the country, he is proud of his decision.
Sanjeev says, "Now, land, money, and wealth don't matter. The respect we are getting, the name being recognized nationally and internationally, makes us very happy."
The sacrifice was not limited to selling the land. To provide Vaibhav with good coaching, Sanjeev used to take him from Samastipur to Patna every other day. This journey was about 90 kilometers long.
This travel was not only tiring but also expensive. With the money from selling the land, Sanjeev bought a car to make it easier to take his son to training sessions. He never let these difficulties stand in the way of his son's dream.
Vaibhav justified his father's sacrifice with his hard work. The first glimpse of his talent was seen when he was just four years old, hitting even a plastic ball with amazing timing.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's name first came into the limelight when he created a storm in IPL 2026. He was the top scorer of the tournament with 776 runs.
He not only won the Orange Cap but also bagged 5 major awards like Emerging Player of the Season, Most Valuable Player, Best Strike Rate, and Most Sixes. This laid the foundation for his entry into Team India.
Before this, he was also the hero of India's Under-19 World Cup victory in 2026.
Last week, when the Indian team for the T20 series against Ireland and England was announced, Vaibhav's name was on the list. With this, he became the youngest player ever to be selected for the Indian senior team.
Hearing the news of his son's selection, Sanjeev was overjoyed. He mentioned that when the news broke, Vaibhav was practicing in Sri Lanka.
Vaibhav called and said, "Dad, I just found out about the selection. I will talk to you later." Sanjeev says that everyone there was congratulating him, and hearing this brought tears to his eyes.
He said, "The child has been working very hard since childhood. We worked hard for this, for him to play for the country. Today, he has got that good fortune."
Now the whole country, especially Bihar, is eagerly waiting for Vaibhav's international debut. Sanjeev and his family are also going to England to witness this historic moment.
This story is not just about the making of a cricketer, but about a father's faith, sacrifice, and a son's passion that overcame every obstacle to turn a dream into reality. Vaibhav's journey has just begun, and it is hoped that he will set new records of success.
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