Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Player to Join Indian Cricket Team
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, breaks Tendulkar's record for India call-up

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, has been selected for the Indian national team, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record as the youngest player. His impressive performance in the IPL 2026, where he scored 776 runs, led to this historic call-up.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the youngest player to be selected for the Indian cricket team at 15 years old.
- 02He broke Sachin Tendulkar's record, who debuted at 16 in 1989.
- 03Sooryavanshi was the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30.
- 04He set a record for the most sixes in a single IPL season with 72.
- 05India's upcoming matches include T20Is against Ireland and England, and participation in the Asian Games.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, has made history by being named in the Indian cricket squad for upcoming tours to Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games, becoming the youngest player ever to join the national team. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who made his debut at 16 in 1989. Sooryavanshi's selection follows an outstanding performance in the IPL 2026 season, where he not only emerged as the highest run-scorer with 776 runs but also maintained an extraordinary strike rate of 237.30. His remarkable season included setting a record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, hitting 72 sixes. The Indian team is set to face Ireland in two T20 matches on June 26 and 28, followed by five T20Is in England from July 1 to 11. Additionally, the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games will take place from September 24 to October 3, featuring teams from across Asia.
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Sooryavanshi's selection could inspire young cricketers across India and boost interest in cricket among youth.
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