Sooryavanshi to lead Bihar in SMAT opener before joining India A

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to captain Bihar's senior team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, but the teenager will be available for only their opening match before joining the India A squad for the Rising Stars Emerging Asia Cup in Qatar. The 14-year-old has been handed the leadership role despite his brief availability, with the Bihar selectors keen to recognise his growing stature in T20 cricket and his attacking approach with the bat. The selection committee, which met in Patna on Friday, spoke to Sooryavanshi before confirming the decision. Bihar, placed in Elite Group B,…