Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Receives India Call-Up After IPL Success
On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India Call-Up, Ex-New Zealand Star Says: "Forced His Way In"
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the top run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 776 runs, has been called up to the Indian cricket team for upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games. Former New Zealand bowler Simon Doull praised his performance and talent.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026, making him the top run-scorer.
- 02He received his first call-up to the Indian team for T20I series against Ireland and England.
- 03Simon Doull highlighted Sooryavanshi's talent, stating he 'forced his way in' through his performance.
- 04Shreyas Iyer returns to the T20I squad as captain after over two years, replacing Suryakumar Yadav.
- 05India's upcoming matches include a two-match T20I series against Ireland and a five-match series against England.
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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.
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Sooryavanshi's inclusion reflects the growing emphasis on youth and performance in Indian cricket, potentially impacting team dynamics and strategy.
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