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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named to India's T20I squad at 15

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named to India's T20I squad at 15

Summary

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, has been named in India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. His selection follows a remarkable IPL 2026 campaign where he scored 776 runs, becoming the tournament's leading run-scorer and earning multiple awards. His father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, sold their ancestral land in Bihar to support Vaibhav's cricketing dreams, a decision that he does not regret. This call-up has generated significant pride for the family, who celebrated the news enthusiastically as Vaibhav continues on his journey in cricket.

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By the Numbers

•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026.
•He has been named in India's T20I squad for Ireland and England.
•Sanjeev Sooryavanshi sold ancestral land to support his son's career.
•Vaibhav achieved record-breaking performance in IPL, winning the Orange Cap.
•The selection has brought joy and pride to his family and village.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The sacrifice behind the sensation, and the ancestral land a father gave up

What they're saying

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When Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s cricket journey demanded sacrifices, Sanjeev made the toughest decision of his life and sold the ancestral land. Today, at just 15, Vaibhav is an IPL superstar, a key architect of India's Under-19 World Cup triumph and a member of the senior Indian team. The land may be gone, but it has been replaced by pride, respect and the fulfilment of a father's biggest dream.
— Yahoo Sports

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