Overview
- Nitish Kumar presented the cheque at a ceremony at the chief minister’s residence in Patna, where senior ministers, officials and Bihar Cricket Association representatives attended.
- The chief minister praised Sooryavanshi’s rise and said the state will extend support while developing modern sports infrastructure for athletes.
- At a separate event in Danapur, Tata Motors gifted Sooryavanshi a car, which he described as motivation to perform better.
- Sooryavanshi was Player of the Match for his 175 off 80 balls in the final and finished the tournament with 439 runs and a record 30 sixes.
- He is set for the 2026 IPL with Rajasthan Royals after becoming the youngest IPL debutant and the youngest IPL centurion in the 2025 season.