Nasser Hussain advocates for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut amid IPL success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Nasser Hussain has called for the swift inclusion of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian national cricket team following his record-breaking IPL 2026 season. Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old opener for the Rajasthan Royals, accumulated 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30 and hit a tournament-record 72 sixes. Hussain highlights the challenge of fitting Sooryavanshi into a talented roster but insists his exceptional performance cannot be overlooked. Sooryavanshi is also set to participate in the India A squad for a tri-series against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan starting June 9, further proving his credentials on a larger stage.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026.
- •He hit a record 72 sixes in the tournament.
- •Nasser Hussain urges India to fast-track his national team debut.
- •Sooryavanshi joins India A for the upcoming tri-series.
- •He previously played a key role in India's Under-19 World Cup win.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I don't care who we're leaving out': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for India debut by ex-England captain
"Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India should fast-track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut. The young batter's record-breaking IPL 2026 season has impressed many. Hussain feels Sooryavanshi's extraordinary performances make him impossible to ignore for the national team. His talent is undeniable and he is set for further challenges.
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