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India’s rising teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is on the verge of scripting history, with reports suggesting the 15-year-old could soon become the youngest player to represent the country at the international level.
The prodigious batter has been making waves with his fearless strokeplay, and his performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, for Rajasthan Royals, have only strengthened his case for national selection.
According to a report by The Indian Express, the youngster has been shortlisted for India’s upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland in June, with selectors closely monitoring his progress.
He is also believed to be in contention for the subsequent three-match series against Zimbabwe in July.
If handed a debut, Sooryavanshi would surpass the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who was 16 years and 205 days old at the time of his international debut.
He would also go past Shafali Verma, who made her T20I debut at 15 years and 239 days in women’s cricket.
Notably, in the IPL 2026, Sooryavanshi has amassed 200 runs in five matches at an average of 40 and an astonishing strike rate of over 260, making him one of the standout performers of the season.
Overall, he has featured in 23 T20 matches, scoring 901 runs at an average of 40.95 and a blistering strike rate exceeding 215, including three centuries.
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