Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Historic Call-Up to Indian Cricket Team

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is on the verge of making history as the youngest Indian to play for the national team. The BCCI has arranged for his parents to accompany him to the UK, ensuring he feels comfortable during the series against Ireland and England. With an impressive IPL performance behind him, Sooryavanshi's debut is highly anticipated. The upcoming tour includes two T20Is in Ireland followed by five T20Is and three ODIs in England. This article explores his journey and the significance of his selection.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 18, 2026, 16:50 IST

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Parents to Accompany Him to the UK

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made arrangements for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to travel to the UK with him. The 15-year-old cricketer has recently been selected for the T20I squads for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed that having Sooryavanshi's parents present will help him feel more at ease during the matches. If he plays, he will become the youngest Indian cricketer to represent the national team, breaking the record currently held by Sachin Tendulkar, who debuted at the age of 16 years and 205 days against Pakistan in November 1989.

Saikia remarked, "It's rare for national teams to include players as young as 14 or 15. After many years, we have a talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Sachin Tendulkar was once in a similar position. When such a young player joins the senior team, various challenges can arise. Therefore, to help him adjust to an environment where all other players are over 18, we believe having his parents with him will alleviate many potential issues."

The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, recognized Sooryavanshi's impressive performance in IPL 2026, where he scored 776 runs in 16 matches, with a remarkable strike rate of 237.30. He hit 72 sixes and 63 fours, including one century and five half-centuries. Additionally, he received his first call-up to India A and is currently participating in a tri-series in Sri Lanka, played in List A format.

Schedule for India's Tour of the UK

The Indian cricket team's tour of the UK will commence with two T20I matches in Ireland on June 26 and 28. After the T20I series, the team will head to England for five T20Is and three ODIs. The T20I matches are set for July 1, 4, 7, 9, and 11, while the ODIs will take place on July 14, 16, and 19. The squad for the ODI series has yet to be announced.