Can India Afford to Overlook Sooryavanshi Any Longer, and Is England His Next Destination?

At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in cricket history as the youngest player to score a century in the Indian Premier League, achieving this feat a mere nine days after his record-breaking debut at the age of 14 in 2025. Now, with his remarkable progress continuing unabated, there are growing calls for Sooryavanshi to be introduced to the international stage. His debut IPL season was marked by a dazzling 35-ball hundred at the age of 14, and he has proven to be more than just a fleeting sensation in the 2026 edition, demonstrating an extraordinary ability to excel on the biggest stages with the Rajasthan Royals. Sooryavanshi has already achieved two 15-ball fifties - against the Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru - and is the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 200 runs from five innings at an impressive strike rate of 263.15. For the latest sports news, videos, features, analysis, and more, follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp. A golden duck in Monday's defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad served as a reminder that Sooryavanshi is human, but with his ball-striking power, physical presence, and composure at the crease far exceeding his age, he has left seasoned professionals in awe. For a more accessible video player, please use the Chrome browser. "It's unbelievable how someone can hit the ball like that. He's a tremendous talent, and we're delighted to have him on our team," said India and Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel. "When you're at the crease and Vaibhav is smashing every ball, it's as if nothing is happening on the wicket. Cricket isn't as easy as he makes it look." To access the Indian Premier League squads for 2026, visit the Indian Premier League homepage. You can also stream the IPL without a contract and follow Sky Sports on WhatsApp for the latest updates. With potential international teammates like Jurel singing his praises, it raises a crucial question. India boasts an abundance of emerging talent, and with their T20 side having recently won the World Cup, it remains to be seen whether the selectors will choose to alter a winning formula. However, every so often, a player of such exceptional talent emerges that they cannot be overlooked. Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are all examples of such players, and Sooryavanshi appears to be cut from the same cloth. His sensational 175 propelled India to a 100-run victory over England - and a record sixth title - in February's U19 World Cup final in Harare, once again demonstrating his ability to perform against the best. A packed summer of white-ball fixtures presents ample opportunities for Sooryavanshi to make his international debut. If calls for him to be handed a debut in the upcoming multi-format series against Afghanistan go unheeded, his breakthrough could come in the British Isles, where India will face Ireland and England in seven T20Is and three ODIs in June and July. Whether it happens this summer or not, it seems only a matter of time before Sooryavanshi receives the call from India. The cricket world has been put on notice. For a more accessible video player, please use the Chrome browser. All times are UK and Ireland time.