Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made history after being selected to represent India, becoming the youngest player ever to earn a national call-up and surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's age record. The selection follows a record-breaking IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals, where the teenage opener emerged as one of the tournament's biggest stars.Explaining the decision, chief selector Ajit Agarkar said: "Sooryavanshi has picked himself through his performances with so much talent around in T20 cricket." Born in Bihar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as one of India's most promising batting talents at a young age. A left-handed opener known for his attacking style, he progressed rapidly through age-group cricket and attracted national attention with his performances for India Under-19. Sooryavanshi made headlines when he became one of the youngest players to feature in the IPL after being signed by Rajasthan Royals. His fearless approach against international bowlers quickly established him as a player to watch. The teenager's breakthrough came during IPL 2026, where he dominated the tournament's batting charts. He scored 776 runs in 16 innings at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 237.30, finishing as the season's highest run-scorer and winning the Orange Cap. He also claimed the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, and Super Sixes of the Season honours. Sooryavanshi's power-hitting became a defining feature of his campaign. He struck 72 sixes, the most by any batter in a single IPL season, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle. His season included a century and several match-winning knocks, including a 103-run innings that underlined his reputation as one of the most destructive young batters in T20 cricket. Before his IPL success, Sooryavanshi had already built a strong record in youth cricket. He represented India Under-19 and played a key role in major international tournaments, earning recognition for his consistency and ability to score quickly at the top of the order. His rise from age-group cricket to becoming the Orange Cap winner and an India international within a short span has made him one of the fastest-rising cricketers in the country. At just 15, his selection for India marks another milestone in a career that has already produced several age-related records and achievements.