India Calls 15‑Year‑Old IPL Star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for England T20 Series

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Teenage IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his first senior India call‑up for the upcoming T20 series against Ireland and England. His explosive IPL season – 776 runs at a 237.30 strike‑rate – could see him become India’s youngest debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15‑year‑old opener who dazzled the IPL, has earned his first senior India call‑up for the upcoming T20 series against Ireland and England.

Maiden India Call‑Up for the Teenage IPL Sensation

Series: Two T20s vs Ireland (26 & 28 June) at Stormont, Belfast
Five‑match T20 series vs England (1‑11 July)
India captain: Shreyas Iyer (replacing Suryakumar Yadav)

Run‑Heavy IPL Performance: 776 Runs at 237.30 Strike‑Rate

MVP award in IPL season
Strike‑rate: 237.30
Total runs: 776 in the tournament
Key innings: 175 in U‑19 World Cup final vs England

Potential Record‑Breaking Debut and Squad Shake‑Ups

Would become India’s youngest debutant, beating Sachin Tendulkar (16 years 205 days)
Veteran Suryakumar Yadav dropped despite World Cup heroics
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah rested; all‑rounder Hardik Pandya omitted
Uncapped pacer Prince Yadav added to squad

Outlook for Sooryavanshi’s International Introduction

Debut likely at Stormont, Belfast, offering exposure to seam‑friendly conditions
Potential to cement a top‑order spot if he replicates IPL aggression
Success could accelerate India’s rebuilding of a dynamic batting line‑up post‑World Cup