Prime Minister Narendra Modi met young cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at Patna airport on Friday. The unexpected meeting quickly gained national attention.

Modi Applauds Suryavanshi’s Cricketing Talent

Soon after the meeting, PM Modi praised the teenager in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “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.” This message added to the growing excitement around the teenager’s remarkable rise in the IPL.

Record-Breaking Century Grabs National Headlines

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. In a recent match against Gujarat Titans, he stunned everyone by smashing a century in only 35 balls. He ended his innings with 101 runs off just 38 deliveries. This became the fastest century ever scored by an Indian player in IPL history.

Fans and Experts Celebrate the Rising Star

Following his record-breaking knock, Suryavanshi became an overnight sensation. Cricket fans across India hailed his performance. Many experts also praised his fearless approach and clean hitting. Moreover, his age and talent sparked comparisons to past prodigies like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who also impressed as teenagers.