Bihar-born Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history on July 4, 2026, becoming India's youngest international cricketer at 15 years, 3 months and 7 days when he debuted in the 2nd T20I against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's 37-year record (Tendulkar debuted at 16 years, 205 days in a Test against Pakistan in November 1989). He also broke Washington Sundar's record as India's youngest T20I debutant. A left-handed attacking opener for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, he was included after Sanju Samson's poor form. India T20I Captain Shreyas Iyer praised his calm demeanour.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes India's Youngest International Cricketer at 15; Shatters Sachin Tendulkar's 37-Year-Old Record
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- Bihar-born Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history on July 4, 2026, becoming India's youngest international cricketer at 15 years, 3 months and 7 days when he debuted in the 2nd T20I against England at Old Trafford, Manchester
- He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's 37-year record (Tendulkar debuted at 16 years, 205 days in a Test against Pakistan in November 1989)
- He also broke Washington Sundar's record as India's youngest T20I debutant
- A left-handed attacking opener for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, he was included after Sanju Samson's poor form
- India T20I Captain Shreyas Iyer praised his calm demeanour
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• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: India's youngest international cricketer (15 yr 3 months 7 days) • Debut: 2nd T20I vs England, Old Trafford, July 4, 2026; broke Sachin Tendulkar's 37-year record • Previous record: Sachin Tendulkar (16 yr 205 days; Test debut vs Pakistan, Nov 1989) • IPL team: Rajasthan Royals; India T20I Captain: Shreyas Iyer
