NEW DELHI: 'Jiya ho Bihar ke lala,' a song from a popular Bhojpuri blockbuster, started playing around the village of 12-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Tajipur, located approximately 17 kilometers from Samastipur district in Bihar. The news of his first-class debut for Bihar spread rapidly, bringing neighbours and relatives to Vaibhav's house in celebration.
Vaibhav, a left-handed batter who opens, was busy padding up for his maiden appearance in Ranji Trophy. His teammates and senior players were constantly encouraging him, boosting his confidence to overcome the nerves of making his debut.