In a landmark moment for Indian sports, 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on December 26, 2025.

The meeting followed Vaibhav’s conferral of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu, the nation’s highest civilian honour for children.

Vaibhav, a left-handed opener from Bihar, has become a global “Google-search sensation,” trending as the most-searched personality in Indian this year.

His rise represents the “Gen Bold” spirit – fearless and record-breaking – meeting the “Gen Gold” standard of excellence.

Just days ago, he shattered a 39-year-old world record to become the youngest player ever to score a List A century at 14 years and 272 days.

During his whirlwind 190-run knock against Arunachal Pradesh, he also broke AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest 150 in one-day history, reaching the milestone in just 54 balls.

Earlier in 2025, Vaibhav made headlines as the youngest player to score a century in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals.

During their interaction, PM Modi lauded the prodigy for his “historic” achievement which have inspired millions.

As the year ends, the schoolboy from Motihari stands as a symbol of India’s sporting future, now preparing to lead the charge for the India U-19 squad in the upcoming World Cup.