Ajay Jadeja advocates for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's inclusion in India team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Ajay Jadeja expressed strong support for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to make his debut for India, citing his impressive performance in IPL 2026. Sooryavanshi led the tournament with 776 runs, earning the Orange Cap and being named the Most Valuable Player. Jadeja voiced his concerns to chief selector Ajit Agarkar, questioning what more the young player could do to secure a spot on the national team. The growing calls for Sooryavanshi's selection come as he has become a prominent figure in discussions about India's future stars in cricket.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 matches during IPL 2026.
- •He finished as the tournament's highest run-scorer, earning the Orange Cap.
- •Jadeja raised concerns about Sooryavanshi's selection with chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
- •Sooryavanshi was named the MVP of IPL 2026 and received multiple awards.
- •He is viewed as a potential future star for the Indian cricket team.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'Isse achha kya khelega?' Jadeja pushes for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut after IPL heroics
"Speaking after Sooryavanshi's remarkable IPL season, Jadeja questioned what more the youngster could possibly do to prove his readiness for higher honours.
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