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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns maiden India call-up for T20I tours

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns maiden India call-up for T20I tours

Summary

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15, becomes the youngest Indian male player selected for the senior squad. His maiden call-up comes ahead of India's T20I series in Ireland and England, as well as participation in the Asian Games. Sooryavanshi had a remarkable IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, and is eager to excel in all formats of the game, emphasizing his commitment to red-ball cricket. He expressed his ambition to adapt his batting style across different formats, citing extensive practice with the red ball. Sooryavanshi will make his international debut later this month in Ireland.

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By the Numbers

•Sooryavanshi received his India call-up on June 7, 2026.
•He scored 776 runs in IPL 2026, becoming the tournament's highest run-scorer.
•India will play T20Is in Ireland on June 26 and 28.
•He aims to play red-ball cricket alongside white-ball formats.
•The Asian Games men's T20 event is scheduled for September in Nagoya, Japan.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — 'Mera sapna teeno format khelne ka hai': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's clear message after maiden India call-up

What they're saying

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Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned a maiden India call-up for Ireland, England tours, and Asian Games after a stellar IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, who became the youngest Indian male player selected, dreams of excelling in all three formats, emphasising his dedication to red-ball cricket despite his explosive T20 success.
— Yahoo Sports

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