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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's reaction goes viral when PM Narendra Modi says 'whose age was only 15 to 17...'

Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the focal point of a viral moment during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to India’s Asian Games medalists. As Modi praised the achievements of young athletes aged 15 to 17, Sooryavanshi’s reaction—captured on camera—sparked widespread attention, especially after his teammate playfully nudged him during the speech.

The Bihar prodigy had already made history by becoming the youngest player to represent India’s men’s national cricket team, breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record at just 15. His standout performance in the 2026 Asian Games final, where India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs, cemented his place in the spotlight, with Sooryavanshi contributing 15 runs off nine balls to secure the gold medal at the age of 15 years, six months, and six days.

India’s haul of 85 medals—including 21 golds—from the Asian Games highlighted the depth of its youth talent, with 41 medals won by debutants. The women’s hockey team’s gold, ending a 44-year drought, and the men’s cricket victory further underscored the nation’s dominance.

Modi’s remarks at the medalists’ gathering in New Delhi emphasized how early success in sports sets the foundation for future achievements, while the cricket teams’ triumphs drew praise from officials like ICC chairman Jay Shah and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.

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