For How Long Can India Overlook Sooryavanshi and Could He Make His Mark on England?

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player to score a century in the Indian Premier League, achieving this feat a mere nine days after his record-breaking debut in 2025. Now, at 15, Sooryavanshi continues to impress, prompting many to call for his introduction to the international stage. His debut IPL season was marked by a 35-ball hundred, and he has since proven his ability to perform under pressure with the Rajasthan Royals. With two 15-ball fifties against the Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and a total of 200 runs from five innings at a strike rate of 263.15, Sooryavanshi is the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament. A recent golden duck against the Sunrisers Hyderabad served as a reminder that he is human, but his power, physical presence, and composure at the crease have left seasoned professionals in awe. India and Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel praised Sooryavanshi, saying, "We just cannot believe how someone can hit like that. He is a great talent and we feel good that he is in our team." Jurel added, "When you go in, and Vaibhav is smashing every ball, you tend to think nothing is happening on the wicket. Cricket is not as easy as he's playing." With teammates like Jurel singing his praises, the question on everyone's mind is when Sooryavanshi will make his international debut. India's T20 side is fresh from winning the World Cup, and with an abundance of emerging talent, it remains to be seen whether the selectors will make changes to a winning formula. However, players like Sooryavanshi are rare, and it is only a matter of time before he is called up to the national team. His impressive performance in the U19 World Cup final, where he scored 175 to help India secure a 100-run victory over England, is a testament to his ability to perform against the best. With a packed schedule of white-ball fixtures this summer, Sooryavanshi may soon have the opportunity to make his international bow, whether it be against Afghanistan, Ireland, or England.