Master opening batsman Sunil Gavaskar was famed for his timing on the field. And his column in the latest issue of a sports magazine could not have appeared at a more opportune time, even as the sporting world is going ga-ga over Bihar’s teenage wonder boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his amazing century in the IPL.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's century in Jaipur ignited celebrations in his native village, Motipur, Bihar, where he's become an inspiration. His family's sacrifices, including his father's career change and mother's early mornings,

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is thoroughly impressed with the teenager. The official has announced a significant sum as prize money for breaking an IPL record.