Mumbai, October 2: In a significant recognition, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been included in TIME Magazine’s prestigious list of 100 Rising Stars for 2026. He is the only Indian to make it to this list and is also the youngest member among the honorees. Suryavanshi, who made his T20 International debut against England in July, is noted for being the youngest male cricketer to represent India, breaking the previous record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
In other notable news, Anup Kumar Saha has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, effective from January 1, 2027. Saha, who has over 32 years of experience, will succeed Ashok Vaswani and is currently serving as the Executive Director at the bank. Following the announcement, Kotak Bank’s shares surged by 4%, reflecting investor confidence in Saha’s leadership.
Additionally, the central government has approved the Vizhinjam Outer Ring Road project in Kerala, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and enhance logistics in the region.
As the sports world celebrates Suryavanshi’s achievement, it highlights the growing recognition of young talent in Indian cricket.