Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named one of TIME100 Next rising stars

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been recognized on the TIME100 Next 2026 list, highlighting his potential to influence cricket and sports. Sooryavanshi stands out as the youngest athlete among the honorees, which include figures like Arch Manning and Tyrese Maxey. His record-setting performances in various formats, including T20 and List A cricket, have brought significant attention. In 2025, he became the youngest player to score a century in men's T20 cricket and has since continued to break records, including the fastest fifty and century in men's List A cricket. Following his international debut in 2026, he has already made an impact, becoming the youngest player to achieve Player of the Series in a T20I series.

• 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named among rising stars alongside Arch Manning, Tyrese Maxey, Olivia Miles