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BCCI covers expenses for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents on tours

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:55 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

BCCI covers expenses for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents on tours

Summary

The BCCI will bear all costs for the parents of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, to accompany him on the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. This initiative follows Sooryavanshi's impressive IPL 2026 performance, where he scored 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia emphasized the importance of the player's comfort in adjusting to the senior team environment. Sooryavanshi has transitioned from age-group cricket after significant success, including multiple individual honors in the IPL. His father is currently with him in Sri Lanka, supporting his ongoing development with the India A side.

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Latest Updates

•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and a rising cricket star.
•BCCI to cover parents' expenses for tours to Ireland and England.
•He scored 776 runs in IPL 2026, leading the tournament.
•Sooryavanshi currently plays with India A in Sri Lanka.
•BCCI aims to ease his transition to the senior national team.

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12:55 PMYahoo Sports — 'He is a 15-year-old kid': BCCI to bear parents' expenses as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi begins senior India journey

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The BCCI will cover all expenses for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany the 15-year-old on upcoming Ireland and England tours. This move aims to ease the teenage batting prodigy's transition into the senior Indian team environment after a stellar IPL 2026. The board prioritises his comfort and adjustment to international cricket.
— Yahoo Sports

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