Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a promising 15-year-old cricketer, has earned his first call-up to the Indian national team following a stellar performance in the Indian Premier League 2026, where he topped the charts with 776 runs. His achievement in the T20 league surpassed renowned players like Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, earning him the Orange Cap. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England, alongside the Asian Games. Former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull expressed his excitement over Sooryavanshi's inclusion, emphasizing that his performance warranted a spot on the team. Doull also commended Shreyas Iyer, who returns to the squad as captain after more than two years, taking over from Suryakumar Yadav. Doull noted the team's dynamic, filled with exciting talent like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, suggesting a thrilling era for Indian cricket. India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series in June, followed by a five-match series against England, before participating in the Asian Games later in the year.