Ravi Shastri Advocates for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Inclusion in India's T20 Team
Ravi Shastri Wants Vaibhav Sooryavanshi To Make India Debut In Ireland: 'Can Walk Into A Lot Of Sides In World Cricket'

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Ravi Shastri has called for the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's T20 squad, highlighting his impressive performance in the IPL and Under-19 World Cup. Shastri believes the upcoming series in Ireland could be the perfect opportunity for Sooryavanshi to debut at the international level.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 440 runs in 11 innings during IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 236.56.
- 02He hit a remarkable 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad and leads the IPL with 40 sixes.
- 03Ravi Shastri emphasized that Sooryavanshi can 'walk into a lot of sides in world cricket' due to his talent.
- 04Shastri suggested that the upcoming tour of Ireland in June could be an ideal platform for Sooryavanshi's debut.
- 05Sooryavanshi has also received his first call-up to India A for a tri-series in Sri Lanka.
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Ravi Shastri, former coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed strong support for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging selectors to fast-track him into the senior T20 team. Sooryavanshi has made headlines with his performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where he scored 440 runs in 11 innings at an impressive strike rate of 236.56. His standout moment came with a blazing 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and he currently leads the league with 40 sixes. Shastri believes that Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style makes him a strong candidate for international cricket, stating, “The door would be three-fourths open,” for his inclusion. He suggested that the upcoming tour of Ireland in June would be an excellent opportunity for the young talent to make his debut, regardless of his age. Additionally, Sooryavanshi has earned a call-up to the India A team for a tri-series in Sri Lanka, further highlighting his rapid rise in the cricketing world.
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Sooryavanshi's potential debut could inspire young cricketers and boost interest in cricket among youth in India.
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