Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named in India T20I Squad as BCCI Arranges Father's Travel

Fifteen‑year‑old left‑handed bat Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been selected for India’s senior T20I squad for the upcoming series against Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games in Japan. His inclusion follows an unprecedented IPL 2026 season with the Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 776 runs at a strike‑rate of 237.30, claimed the Orange Cap, the Most Valuable Player award and broke the record for most sixes in a single IPL edition.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced special measures to ease Sooryavanshi’s transition to senior cricket, arranging for his father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, to join him in Sri Lanka during the India A 50‑over tri‑series and offering to accompany the youngster on the forthcoming tours of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The board said this support is intended to prevent the 15‑year‑old from feeling isolated in a senior team environment.

If he plays, Sooryvanshi would become India’s youngest international cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s debut age of 16 years 205 days. Former England spinner Graeme Swann urged India to give him a debut against Ireland, while former Indian all‑rounder Ravichandran Ashwin suggested he could even be considered for Test cricket in the future. The selections and the BCCI’s support have drawn widespread attention across Indian and international cricket circles.