Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Receives India T20I Kit, 15-Year-Old Opener to Don Jersey Number 3
Discover the groundbreaking news of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maiden India T20I call-up for the Ireland and England tours in June-July 2026. At just 15 years and 88 days old, Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player selected for the national team, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record. This article details his meteoric rise, his IPL 2025 heroics, and the full.
In a momentous development for Indian cricket, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ,who earned his maiden call-up to the India T20I squad, has received his senior team jersey. Sooryavanshi is on verge of becoming the youngest player ever to be selected for the senior national team. The young prodigy, born on March 27, 2011, is set to don the jersey with number 3 for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. Viral Video Shows Vintage Tri-Colour Indian Cricket Team Jersey.
Sooryavanshi's is one the cusp of breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record, who made his international debut for India at the age of 16 years and 205 days. The announcement follows a string of extraordinary performances from the Bihar-born cricketer, particularly his impactful showing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with Rajasthan Royals, where he became the youngest player to debut and score a century in the league's history.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Receives His India T20I Jersey
Ladies & Gentlemen
The moment the nation has been waiting for has arrived!
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in #TeamIndia jersey. Witness this incredibly special moment ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sUUytFMPVw
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2026
A Meteoric Rise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's journey has been nothing short of spectacular. He first grabbed national attention by making his first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar at the astonishing age of 12 years and 284 days in January 2024. His aggressive left-handed batting style and ability to perform under pressure have quickly propelled him through the ranks, including stints with the India U19 and India A teams. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates Record, Smashes Fastest Fifty in List A Cricket Off 11 Balls in IND-A vs SL-A Tri-Series Final.
Team India will kick off their European assignment with a two-match T20I series against Ireland, captained by Shreyas Iyer. Following the Ireland series, the Indian squad will proceed to England for a challenging multi-format tour, comprising five T20Is and three ODIs.
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