Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag consoles his teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after Gujarat Titans won against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League cricket match in New Chandigarh, India, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacts after Gujarat Titans won against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League cricket match in New Chandigarh, India, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh, India, Friday, May 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was called up by India for the first time on Saturday as he was named in the T20 squad for the tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games.
The 15-year-old opening batter is the youngest cricketer to get an India call-up. If he plays against Ireland on June 26 in Belfast he will overtake Sachin Tendulkar, who was 16 when he made his test debut against Pakistan in November 1989.
