Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 10-year-old brother Ashirwad Suryavanshi: Batting all-rounder, fish lover and ‘mayhem’ in the making. Special cricket news
New Delhi: The Suryavanshi family in Motipur village of Tajpur, Samastipur (Bihar) already has a cricket sensation in the form of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Now, another youngster in the family has started attracting attention – 10-year-old Ashirwad Suryavanshi.Vaibhav’s younger brother has already told what is going to happen next. Ashirwad, who started playing cricket just six months ago, scored 103 runs on just 87 balls in his first match for the Cricket Academy Tajpur in a practice match. His innings included 20 fours and one six.The knock may have happened in local cricket, but Vaibhav, who is currently representing India A in the tri-series in Sri Lanka, shared a screenshot of his younger brother’s scorecard on social media, after which it soon reached a wider audience.The post immediately drew attention to the 10-year-old and sparked curiosity about another budding cricketer from the Suryavanshi clan.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi post (Photo: Special arrangement)
only six months training
What makes Ashirwad’s century remarkable is that he has been playing cricket for only six months. The youngster quickly adapted to the game and wasted little time in making an impact.Chandra Deep, Ashirwad’s coach and who runs the Tajpur Cricket Academy, told TimesofIndia, “Ashirwad started just six months ago. He quickly learned bat handling and grip.” com in an interview.The coach believes that the younger Suryavanshi is showing signs of following the same path as his elder brother.
“He says, Bade Miyan is Bade Miyan, Chote Miyan is Subhanallah. Just understand the same. Dono brothers, dono destruction.”
Chandra Deep, Ashirwad’s coach
Same land, same dream
Ashirwad’s cricket journey has started from the same place where Vaibhav’s dreams first took shape.Right behind the family home are two practice pitches – one made of cement and one made of clay. It was on these surfaces that Vaibhav spent countless hours honing his skills as a child. Today, Ashirwad trains on the same ground, following a familiar path.
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According to coach Chandra Deep, contrasting surfaces provide very different challenges and play a vital role in shaping Vaibhav’s game. Now, the younger brother is also going through the same problem.He said, “Cement pitches provide more speed. On clay pitches, the ball swings, turns and spins, but it also remains very stable, which makes it very difficult to bat. Vaibhav has practiced on these surfaces from a very young age and now Ashirwad is doing the same.”
Not a copy of Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Comparisons between the two brothers are inevitable, but Blessings is far from being a mirror image of Vaibhav.While Vaibhav is a left-handed batsman who can bowl spin, Ashirwad is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer. Actually, the young player sees himself as an all-rounder.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ashirwad Suryavanshi (Photo: Special arrangement)
When asked if Ashirwad reminded him of any current cricketer, the coach made an interesting comparison.
“Vaibhav was gifted with bat swing. But Ashirwad chose his own path. We once asked him what he wanted to be and he said an all-rounder. He looks like Hardik Pandya. He is there in batting and also in bowling.”
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learn by watching your elder brother
Ashirwad has spent hours watching Vaibhav train. Be it at home or during practice sessions, he watched his elder brother closely and gradually developed an interest in cricket.According to Chandra Deep, Ashirwad is a quiet child who likes to concentrate on his games rather than talking much.
“He says, ‘I want to play like my brother and work just as hard.’ Vaibhav has inspired him a lot”
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Perhaps no one celebrates Vaibhav’s success with more enthusiasm than Aashirwad. glorious during splendor IPL During the 2026 season, where he scored 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, and his exploits at the Under-19 World Cup, the younger brother used to burst crackers in celebration at home.Whenever Vaibhav’s matches are on television, Aashirwad makes sure he is glued to the screen.
Cover Drive and Love to Fish
Like most young cricketers, Ashirwad also has a favorite shot – the cover drive. His daily routine revolves around cricket, with physical training in the morning followed by long batting sessions.And when the cricket is over, there is one thing he enjoys more than anything else – fish.Like their cricket, the two brothers also have different food preferences. While Vaibhav was known for his love for mutton growing up, Ashirwad couldn’t survive without fish.The coach said, “He likes fish very much. He wants it with his food.”
Ashirwad Suryavanshi Coach (Photo: Special Arrangement)
Looking forward to seeing my brother score a century
Vaibhav has already been selected in India’s T20 team for the tour of England and Ireland. asian games The spotlight is slowly turning towards his younger brother – who has become the youngest player to achieve the feat.But for now, Ashirwad is just a 10-year-old kid who loves watching his elder brother bat.
Ashirwad Suryavanshi (Photo: Special arrangement)
As the family gets ready to travel to the United Kingdom, the youngster can’t contain his excitement. More than anything, he wants to see Vaibhav score a century in person.The coach said, “He is going to UK with his family, he is very happy. He says he wants to see brother score a century.”For Suryavanshi, the dream that began on two modest pitches behind his home may be beginning its second chapter.