Student. Cricketer. Writer. Entrepreneur-in-the-making. Building at the intersection of sport, business, and social impact.
I'm Vihaann Jaiin - 16, Grade 11 at Oberoi International School JVLR, Mumbai (Class of 2027). For a decade, cricket was my identity. I captained teams from U10 through U17 at Mumbai Cricket Club, competed in MCA squads, and most recently placed 9th on the MVP leaderboard out of 300+ international school cricketers worldwide at the ISSO India U17 Cricket Tournament 2025 in Jaipur, having held Rank 1 after the group stage.
I also won Player of the Tournament, Best Batsman, and 2x Man of the Match at the JBCN IB Cricket Championship 2025. As academics have intensified in the IBDP, that same drive now fuels my work in research, writing, MUN, and community initiatives.
JBCN IB Cricket Championship 2025 · Cricket Camp, Bangalore
Lead OIS JVLR's school cricket team at school, district, and national levels. Captained MCC teams from U10 through U17 across 10+ years. Won the MCC Elite Cup as captain. At ISSO India U17 2025 in Jaipur, ranked 9th MVP out of 300+ international school players globally, having led the leaderboard after the group stage.
MCC Elite Cup Winning CaptainCo-founded a youth leadership community initiative. Received the 2025 IB Global Youth Action Fund grant ($2,000) - one of the most competitive youth impact awards available to IB students globally, presented by Dr. Nicole Bien, IB Chief Schools Officer.
$2,000 - IB Global Youth Action Fund 2025Drove MUN conference marketing campaigns that amassed 1.5M+ views. Served on the Core MUN Club planning debates and workshops. Won Honourable Mention at OISJVLR MUN 2024. Also represented as Delegate of Peru (JBCNMUN) and Delegate of Argentina at DISEC (ABMUN 2024).
1.5M+ Campaign ViewsRecognised on the Immerse Education Essay Competition 2026 Honours List for outstanding work in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) - a global academic essay competition drawing submissions from IB and A-Level students worldwide.
PPE Honours List 20262-year volunteer at Aseema Charitable Trust (education) and Student Fundraiser. Participated in the Big Mumbai Cleanup with Khushiyaan Foundation (March 2025). Earlier fundraising volunteer with Habitat for Humanity International.
Led the technical production team for school events, managing lighting rigs and sound equipment for performances and assemblies. Combined creative and technical leadership alongside academic and sporting commitments.
The IBDP has given me a rigorous framework - HL Economics, Business Management, and Math AI are not just subjects, they're lenses. But curiosity is what connects the dots. Here's what I'm genuinely obsessed with:
From how startups scale to why legacy companies fail, I'm obsessed with the mechanics of building. My HL Business Management coursework grounds these interests in theory - Lunch for Legends is where I practise them in the real world.
HL Economics has deepened my understanding of markets, macro forces, and capital allocation. My eGuide on Sustainable Finance - published on Amazon - reflects this passion for making financial systems more accessible and impactful.
The world is constantly signalling its priorities - I pay attention. My PPE essay recognised by Immerse Education reflects a broader curiosity: philosophy, politics, and economics are deeply intertwined, and I want to understand all three.
A decade of cricket forged resilience and leadership. I now write about what elite athletes teach us - published on Medium and LinkedIn. Sport and storytelling are how I process the world and share what I learn.
From peer-reviewed journals to Amazon and Medium - I write across cricket, leadership, finance, and sport. Published at 16, with a research paper in an ISO-certified journal and an eGuide available worldwide.
"Cricket Styling: Evolution of Aesthetics, Performance, and Identity in Modern Cricket Apparel" - published in IJARESM (ISO & UGC-certified, peer-reviewed, Impact Factor: 8.536), Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025. Examines how cricket uniforms evolved from tradition to storytelling, branding, and identity-driven assets.
View Journal"Sustainable Finance: A Practical Guide - How Financial Systems Can Drive Community Growth" - Kindle Edition. What started as a school PP project became a published guide exploring ESG, green bonds, social bonds, microfinance, and how finance can be a genuine force for community good.
Buy on AmazonHow Kohli's discipline and passion redefined cricket for a generation. After 9 years playing the sport, a personal take on what makes his journey extraordinary.
Read on MediumTracing Rohit's evolution - weaving grace and power into a story of quiet leadership, controlled aggression, and an elegance that defines his legacy.
Read on LinkedInSome players inspire with aggression. Dhoni inspired a generation with stillness - finishing the 2011 World Cup and leading India through its most successful era.
Read on LinkedInHardik represents confidence that's earned, not gifted - and the courage to rise even when the world watches you fall.
Read on Medium
Lunch for Legends is a youth-led social initiative founded by Vihaann Jaiin that provides young cricketers from underprivileged and low-income backgrounds with food and basic necessities - because no child should choose between their dream and a meal.
A donor contributes Rs. 150. That money goes to a local vendor - a tiffin maker, dhaba, or restaurant - who prepares one nutritious meal. Tiffins are collected and distributed at cricket grounds and academies, free of charge.
I was the privileged kid on the team - chauffeur-driven, three tiffins, electrolytes, everything for an 8-hour match in Mumbai's heat. But teammates beside me had nothing. Some couldn't afford a bun pav.
When I stepped back from competitive cricket, I kept thinking: how many talented kids are quietly suffering? Lunch for Legends is my answer - a platform where anyone can do real, tangible good from the comfort of their home.
Vendors fulfil their CSR obligations through participation - a concept I'm exploring through HL Business Management. Doing good becomes good business.
Hot, nutritious tiffins for young athletes on match days - performance begins on the plate, not the pitch.
Equipment, travel costs, and coaching access for athletes who cannot otherwise afford to compete.
Connecting talented youth with mentors and platforms - making sure the world sees the legends-in-waiting.
Schools, corporates, restaurants, sports academies, and individuals who believe talent shouldn't stop at an empty stomach - reach out to sponsor tiffins, donate equipment, or build a partnership.
