Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, Named in India's T20 Squad for England‑Ireland Tour

Indian cricket board announced the men’s T20 squad for the upcoming England and Ireland series, and 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was included, making him the youngest player ever selected for Team India.

Suryavanshi earned the call‑up after an outstanding IPL 2026 season in which he scored a record 776 runs, claimed the Orange Cap, posted a strike rate of 237.30 and hit 72 sixes. The Bihar‑born batsman, who previously toured England with the Under‑19 side, is currently with India A in Sri Lanka and could make his senior debut during the Ireland leg of the tour.

The squad, also set to play in the Asian Games later in 2026, features senior players such as captain Shreyas Iyer and vice‑captain Tilak Varma. Media in England have highlighted Suryavanshi’s selection, noting his potential to attract larger audiences and boost ticket sales.