Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to debut for India against Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in India's squad for a T20I series against Ireland starting June 26. Following a standout IPL 2026 campaign, Sooryavanshi has drawn comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar, highlighting the contemporary attention he has received through social media. Jos Buttler emphasized that Sooryavanshi's fame surpasses that of Tendulkar at a similar age due to the modern exposure. Sooryavanshi is currently with the India A squad competing in a one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka before this debut opportunity.
- •Sooryavanshi earns India call-up after impressive IPL 2026.
- •Debut potentially makes him the youngest Indian international player.
- •Jos Buttler notes Sooryavanshi's unique modern fame compared to Tendulkar.
- •Current commitment is with India A in a tri-series in Sri Lanka.
- •T20I series against Ireland begins on June 26.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'He is so famous': Jos Buttler explains why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's hype is bigger than Sachin Tendulkar's
"Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make his India debut against Ireland and will also tour England. His remarkable IPL 2026 performance has generated significant buzz, with former England captain Jos Buttler comparing the modern-day exposure to Sachin Tendulkar's rise. Sooryavanshi's inclusion is a deserved reward for his exceptional batting numbers.
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