Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, has made history by becoming the youngest player ever selected for the Indian national cricket team, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record of debuting at age 16. Sooryavanshi's selection comes as he prepares for upcoming tours to Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan. BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla commended the decision, highlighting the balanced team selection and the promising future for Sooryavanshi. This young talent had a remarkable IPL 2026 season, where he not only emerged as the highest run-scorer with 776 runs but also achieved a record-breaking strike rate of 237.30 and hit an astonishing 72 sixes. Shukla expressed high expectations for the young batter, emphasizing the importance of his opportunity to showcase his skills on the international stage. With Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain, the BCCI is optimistic about the team's prospects in the upcoming series and tournaments.