BCCI to Allow Parents of Teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on India Tours of Ireland and England: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a rare exception to its travel policy, allowing the parents of 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to accompany him on India's upcoming tours of Ireland and England, citing the need for familial support for the young debutant.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken an unprecedented step by permitting the parents of teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to travel with him on the senior national team's upcoming tours of Ireland and England. The decision, announced on June 6, 2026, underscores the BCCI's commitment to nurturing young talent, recognising the unique circumstances of a 15-year-old making his international debut in a high-pressure environment. The board has confirmed it will cover all expenses for his father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, and mother, Aarti Sooryavanshi, during these maiden international assignments. Shreyas Iyer Named India's New T20I Captain; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Earns Maiden Call-Up for Ireland and England Series.
A Special Dispensation for a Young Talent
This move marks a significant departure from the BCCI's typically stringent travel policies, which were reportedly overhauled in early 2025 to enforce greater discipline within the squad, generally restricting family travel on short tours. However, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explained the rationale behind this special provision, stating, "As he is a child, we have decided to allow his parents to accompany him to Ireland and England, so that they can be with him and help him settle in the new environment. The Board will cover all their expenses". This empathetic approach aims to provide a crucial emotional anchor and a familiar support system as Sooryavanshi embarks on his monumental first steps on the world stage.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Rapid Ascent
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has rapidly risen through the ranks, etching his name into cricketing history as the youngest player ever to receive a call-up to the senior Indian cricket team. His selection for the T20I squads for Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games later this year, follows a sensational performance in the IPL 2026 season, where he emerged as the top run-scorer with 776 runs, including a century and five half-centuries.
He also won the Orange Cap and the Most Valuable Player award. Currently, Sooryavanshi is gaining valuable exposure with the India A side in an ongoing tri-nation series in Sri Lanka, operating under an intense and ever-growing spotlight. 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Player To Be Picked For India Men's Cricket Team.
The BCCI's decision reflects a proactive strategy to shield the young batsman from external distractions and ensure he remains grounded, allowing him to focus entirely on his game. This supportive measure echoes a similar instance in Indian cricket history when Sachin Tendulkar was accompanied by his elder brother, Ajit, during his debut tour of Pakistan in 1989 at the age of
16. By providing this exceptional support, the BCCI aims to facilitate a smoother transition for Sooryavanshi into the demanding world of international cricket, setting a precedent for how future young prodigies might be managed within the national setup.
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