15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Eyed for India T20I Debut

A 15-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is on the verge of making his international debut for India in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland in June, potentially shattering Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record as the youngest player to represent the country.

Sooryavanshi, a left-handed opener for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, has been shortlisted by the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar for the two-match series in Belfast on June 26 and 28. A Board of Control for Cricket in India source confirmed his inclusion among probable players, noting that a strong performance could pave the way for selection in India's subsequent T20I tour of Zimbabwe from July 23 to 26. If he plays, Sooryavanshi would debut at 15 years old, younger than Tendulkar, who was 16 years and 205 days when he first appeared in a Test against Pakistan in Karachi in 1989.

The teenager's rapid rise stems from explosive performances across domestic and age-group cricket. In the IPL 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals acquired him for 1.1 crore rupees, and he marked his debut with a six off the first ball faced against Shardul Thakur. Three matches later, he scored a...