Injury Scare for 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After Being Hit on Chest in Nets (Watch Video)
Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, suffered a chest injury after being hit by a ball during a nets session with India's throwdown specialist Raghavendra Dwivedi (Raghu). This comes just two days after his historic T20I debut for India at 15 years and 99 days old.
Indian cricket's newest sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has suffered an injury scare after reportedly being hit on the chest by a ball during a nets session ahead of the third T20I against England. The 15-year-old prodigy, who made his senior international debut for India just two days ago, was undergoing a practice drill with the renowned throwdown specialist Raghavendra Dwivedi, known as Raghu, when the incident occurred. No Sanju Samson As India Name T20I Squad for Zimbabwe Series, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included.
Viral video shows Sooryavanshi was struck on the chest during a rigorous practice session. While the immediate severity of the injury is yet to be officially confirmed, any fitness concern for the young batter will be closely monitored, especially given his recent entry into the international arena. The practice session featured Raghavendra Dwivedi, who is widely recognized for his ability to deliver high-speed throwdowns, often exceeding 150 kph, which are crucial for preparing Indian batsmen to face express pace.
Video: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Hit on Chest in Nets
Born on March 27, 2011, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is currently 15 years and 101 days old, making him the youngest player ever to represent India in international cricket. He surpassed the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar when he made his T20 International debut against England on July 4, 2026, at 15 years and 99 days old, scoring 14 runs off 10 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record, Becomes Youngest-Ever Indian To Make International Debut.
As of now, there is no official statement regarding the extent of Sooryavanshi's chest injury. The cricket fraternity will be anxiously awaiting updates on the health of this promising young talent, hoping for a swift recovery to ensure his continued development at the highest level of the sport.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 07, 2026 12:04 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
