Can Vaibhav Sooryavanshi break Sachin Tendulkar’s record? 15-year-old set for history
Synopsis
Following his amazing performance for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reportedly set for a Team India debut. He is now in line to break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the youngest player.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is very likely to get his first India call-up for the upcoming tour of Ireland in 2026. If this happens, he will make his senior international debut at just 15 years old. A top source within the BCCI has confirmed this development. 'He has a strong chance of being selected for the Ireland tour.
The selectors have included his name in the list of probables,' the official said, adding, 'There are a few other promising cricketers on that list as well.' The BCCI official also revealed that Vaibhav might not just be considered for the Ireland series. He is also in the running for the Zimbabwe tour later in 2026. The selectors have a lot of faith in this young talent. If he performs well on these overseas tours, he could become a regular face in the national team.
Vaibhav on track to break Sachin's record
If Vaibhav gets his India cap, he is all set to break a long-standing record held by the great Sachin Tendulkar. Currently, Sachin holds the record for the youngest debutant for the Indian senior men's team. He made his international debut during the 1989 tour of Pakistan at the age of 16 years and 205 days. While the youngest debutant for India's senior women's team is Shafali Verma, who first played for the country at 15 years, seven months, and 27 days, Vaibhav is now in line to break Sachin's iconic record.
IPL Chairman backs Vaibhav for India debut
Even IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has hinted that Vaibhav deserves a spot in the national team. In a post on 'X', Dhumal wrote, 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is batting exceptionally in this IPL. This teenager should get a chance to debut for the Indian team. Given his performance, the BCCI should give him an opportunity. It's rare to see someone so talented at such a young age get a national call-up. He definitely deserves a chance to become the youngest player to represent the Indian team.'
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