BCCI tracks development of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to ensure long-term international career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The BCCI is actively monitoring 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his rapid rise in professional cricket. Board officials, including secretary Devajit Saikia and Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman, met in Mumbai to discuss the management of the young talent. Sooryavanshi gained prominence during the 2026 IPL season with Rajasthan Royals, where he recorded 776 runs and 72 sixes. He has since become India's youngest men's international debutant and recently set a record as the youngest batter to hit a half-century in the Duleep Trophy. The board aims to provide structured mentorship to prevent career burnout and ensure sustained performance levels. Beyond Sooryavanshi, the BCCI is currently tracking approximately 10 to 15 other targeted players through its centralized development programs.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs and set an IPL record of 72 sixes in 2026.
- •The 15-year-old is India’s youngest men’s international debutant.
- •VVS Laxman is leading the monitoring process for a targeted pool of 10 to 15 emerging players.
- •Sooryavanshi recently became the youngest Duleep Trophy half-centurion, breaking a 57-year record.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — BCCI’s big plan for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘Serve like Sachin Tendulkar, not be a one-year wonder’
"The BCCI is diligently tracking 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development in cricket. With his remarkable debut as India's youngest men's international player following an explosive IPL performance, the board aims to capitalise on his promise for a sustainable international career. They are keen to ensure he avoids being labeled a fleeting talent while closely mentoring a broader pool of young players at the Centre of Excellence.
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