Justin Langer praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Justin Langer has expressed admiration for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the latest addition to the Indian cricket squad. Langer, head coach of Lucknow Super Giants, revealed that Sooryavanshi is only the second athlete he has ever asked for a selfie. Anticipation builds for Sooryavanshi's potential debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast, aiming to become India's youngest international cricketer. Langer highlighted Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in IPL 2026, where he finished as the highest run-scorer with 776 runs. The youth's unique batting style has drawn comparisons to cricket greats, further elevating expectations around his upcoming international appearances.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and joins the Indian squad.
- •Justin Langer has only asked for selfies from two athletes.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 237.30.
- •He aims to debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast.
- •Langer noted Sooryavanshi's exceptional batting skills and mindset.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — 'The other I used to watch as a kid': Justin Langer reveals why he asked Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for only his second-ever selfie
"With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally selected the Indian squad, Lucknow Super Giants head coach at Rajasthan Royals took time to comment on the young maestro.
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