Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named to Time100 Next 2026 list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been recognized in Time's 2026 Next list, identifying him as one of 100 emerging global leaders. At 15 years old, he is the youngest on this year’s list, joining a group of prominent young athletes including Arch Manning and Naomi Girma. Although he does not hold the record for the youngest ever to feature on the list, his selection highlights his rapid ascent in cricket and significance in broader cultural conversations. Sooryavanshi was previously the youngest player signed at an IPL auction in 2024 and made headlines as the youngest to score a T20 century. He will not attend the event in New York on October 29.
- •Sooryavanshi is 15 and the youngest in 2026 list.
- •He joins six other athletes in Time's selection.
- •He previously signed with Rajasthan Royals at 13.
- •Youngest player to score a T20 century.
- •He won't attend Time's event on October 29.
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named to Time100 Next 2026: Is he the youngest ever to feature on the prestigious list?
"With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named to the Time's 100 next list for 2026, many are curious if he's the youngest to feature on this list. Here's the definitive answer to that.
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