Entrepreneur. Student. Cricketer. Writer. 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, was selected to the Mumbai Cricket Association U14 and U16 Summer Camp 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 · OISJVLR MUN 2024
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 CaptainSelected to Mumbai Cricket Association summer camp squads across two age groups: the U14 Summer Camp Squad (April 2021 - June 2023) and the U16 Summer Camp Squad (April 2023 - June 2024). MCA is the state association governing cricket in Mumbai, the most competitive cricketing city in India, and selection is drawn from thousands of club and school players across the city.
MCA Summer Camp Squad SelectionFounded a youth-led social initiative feeding young cricketers from low-income backgrounds in Mumbai. Built the Rs. 150 tiffin model that routes donations directly to local vendors, who fulfil CSR obligations by preparing meals distributed free at grounds and academies.
Founder - Social EnterpriseWon Player of the Tournament, Best Batsman and two Man of the Match awards at the JBCN IB Cricket Championship, contested between IB schools across Mumbai.
4 Individual AwardsAuthored "Determinants of Merger and Acquisition Success", a comparative case study of the failed Zee-Sony merger and the Reliance-Disney combination that formed JioStar, assessed across six variables and a five-stage M&A framework.
Peer-Reviewed PublicationAuthored "Cricket Styling: Evolution of Aesthetics, Performance, and Identity in Modern Cricket Apparel", published in an ISO and UGC-certified peer-reviewed journal with an Impact Factor of 8.536.
Impact Factor 8.536Wrote and published "Sustainable Finance: A Practical Guide", covering ESG, green and social bonds, microfinance and impact investing. Began as a school project and became a guide available worldwide.
Published AuthorPublish long-form pieces on cricket, leadership and what elite athletes teach about discipline and legacy, covering Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni.
5 Published ArticlesProject-based internship with IHCL, a Tata Enterprise and India's largest hospitality company. Produced a full analytical report on Competitive RevPAR Benchmarking and Demand-Based Pricing for Luxury Hotels, benchmarking the Mumbai luxury market and building a demand-based pricing model across the seasonal cycle.
Full Analytical Report DeliveredProject-based internship at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Produced a Property-Level Sustainability Assessment against IHCL Paathya 2030, delivering a weighted scorecard, trajectory analysis, and prioritised recommendations against the group's stated 2030 commitments.
Weighted Scorecard & Trajectory AnalysisCo-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 2026Two years volunteering in education with Aseema Charitable Trust, which works with children from low-income communities across Mumbai. Includes classroom sessions at Pali Chimbai Municipal School.
2 Years - EducationRaised funds for Aseema's arts and culture programming, developing the outreach and pitching skills later applied to building Lunch for Legends.
Arts & Culture FundraisingTook part in the Big Mumbai Cleanup, a city-wide environmental drive organised by the Khushiyaan Foundation.
Environmental DriveEarly fundraising work with Habitat for Humanity International, supporting housing and health initiatives.
Housing & HealthLed the technical production team for school events across two separate terms as Head of Lighting and Sound, managing lighting rigs and sound equipment for performances and assemblies. Also represented the school on the OIS Swim Team (2022 - 2023) alongside cricket, before specialising.
Technical Production Lead
Two four-week project-based internships with Indian Hotels Company Limited, a Tata Enterprise. Each produced a full written analytical report.
Benchmarked competitive revenue performance across the Mumbai luxury hotel market and built a demand-based pricing model to identify revenue-optimal room rates across the seasonal cycle, using IHCL and EIH Limited (Oberoi, Trident) as listed comparators.
Assessed IHCL's Paathya sustainability framework against its stated 2030 commitments and prevailing hospitality standards, producing a weighted scorecard, trajectory analysis, and prioritised recommendations.
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.
"Determinants of Merger and Acquisition Success: A Comparative Study of the Failed Zee-Sony Merger and the Formation of JioStar" - published in the American Scholarly Journal for Scientific Research (ASJSR), Volume 2026, Issue 1003, ISSN 3143-2999. A qualitative comparative case study analysing why the Zee-Sony merger collapsed in January 2024 while the Reliance-Disney combination completed and integrated successfully, evaluated across six variables and a five-stage M&A success framework.
Read the paper Journal"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.
Find in Volume 13, Issue 11"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 AmazonSep 2025
How Kohli's discipline and relentless work redefined cricket for a generation. A personal account of why, for Gen Z, he was never a rising star but the standard everyone measured themselves against.
Read on MediumOct 2025
Bumrah proves you do not need to be loud to be legendary. On humble beginnings, an unorthodox action turned into a weapon, and why controlled brilliance beats noise.
Read on MediumOct 2025
He does not always roar, but when he does the game remembers. On timing, quiet leadership, and the elegance that defines Rohit's legacy.
Read on MediumNov 2025
The rockstar all-rounder who changed the vibe of Indian cricket. On confidence that is earned rather than gifted, and the courage to rise when the world watches you fall.
Read on MediumMar 2026
Some players inspire with aggression. Dhoni inspired a generation with stillness. On why leadership is rarely about being the loudest voice on the field.
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.
How financial systems can drive community growth. Covers ESG principles, green bonds, social bonds, microfinance and impact investing, with case studies from rural microcredit in India to affordable housing financing. What began as a school project became a guide available worldwide.
Buy on AmazonA second title is currently in development. Details will be shared here closer to release.
