Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Selected for India T20 Squad; BCCI Funds Parents' Tour Trips

Fifteen‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in India’s men’s T20 squads for the upcoming Ireland‑England series and the Asian Games. The BCCI announced a special provision that will cover all travel and accommodation costs for his parents, allowing them to accompany him on the tours.

Sooryavanshi expressed excitement after meeting senior captain Virat Kohli, saying the encounter felt like a dream. He previously dazzled in the IPL 2026, finishing as the leading run‑scorer with 776 runs, 72 sixes and the Orange Cap as the youngest recipient. At the Under‑19 World Cup 2026 he amassed 439 runs at 62.71, including a 175‑run innings in the final.

His selection raises discussion about how the teenage left‑handed opener could break into India’s playing eleven, with analysts noting his aggressive style and record‑breaking domestic performances.