15- year- old Vaibhav smashes Sachin’s record

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In a historic moment for Indian cricket, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player ever selected for the senior men’s national team. The explosive batting prodigy from Bihar earned his maiden call-up to the T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games, at the remarkable age of 15 years and 71 days.

This stunning selection breaks the 36-year-old record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was 16 years old when he first donned the India colours. While Tendulkar’s debut marked the beginning of an era, Suryavanshi’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric, arriving a full year younger and igniting fresh excitement around India’s future.

Hailing from Bihar, Vaibhav has rapidly climbed the ranks through domestic and Under-19 cricket. His record-breaking IPL 2026 season was defined by fearless, aggressive stroke-play and audacious big-hitting that left selectors and fans and cricket experts across the globe spellbound. Known for his maturity beyond his years and a natural ability to dominate bowlers, the teenager’s inclusion signals a bold new chapter for Team India’s white-ball setup.

In a parallel development, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, who was axed from both the leadership role and the squad following nearly 18 months of poor form.