Patna, 22 February: (ABN) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today honored Mr. Vibhu Suryavanshi, who made Bihar proud with his outstanding performance in the Indian team that won the Under-19 Cricket World Cup-2026, by presenting him with a check of 50 lakh rupees and a shawl at the Sankalp Hall located on 1 Anne Marg.

The Chief Minister, while congratulating Mr. Vibhu Suryavanshi, said that Bihar cricketer Mr. Vibhu Suryavanshi played a key role in India's victory in the Under-19 World Cup-2026. With his hard work and talent, he has become a new hope for Indian cricket. I wish Mr. Vibhu Suryavanshi to create a new record for the Indian team in the future and make the country's name shine.

The Chief Minister said that you continue to play such good cricket and keep the name of the state and the country shining. A modern and world-class sports infrastructure is being developed in the state. The government is encouraging players and providing them with all kinds of facilities. He said that you move forward, the government will provide you with all possible support. It is a matter of joy for all of us that the son of Bihar has achieved a place at the international level with his hard work and talent. You are an inspiration to the children of Bihar, we wish you a bright future.

On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Shrawan Kumar, Water Resources Minister Shri Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Sports Minister Smt. Shriji Singh, Chief Minister's Principal Secretary Mr. Deepak Kumar, Chief Minister's Secretary Mr. Anupam Kumar, Chief Minister's OSD Mr. Gopal Singh, Sports Department Secretary Mr. Mahendra Kumar, Bihar State Sports Authority Director General Mr. Ravindra Shankaran, along with other senior officials, Bihar Cricket Association representative Mr. Rakesh Tiwari, Mr. Vibhu Suryavanshi's father Mr. Sanjiv Suryavanshi, brother Mr. Ajul and Ashirwad Suryavanshi and Mr. Abhijit D'Souza were present.