‘The only thing stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is his age’: Ex-England captain in awe of RR star
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old Indian cricketer, is captivating global audiences with his IPL 2026 performances. Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes Sooryavanshi's age is the only barrier to his India debut. Vaughan considers him the season's best opener, urging his inclusion in the T20I squad.
Sooryavanshi's exceptional batting has made him a standout player.
The rise of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is no longer just an Indian phenomenon. The 15-year-old’s extraordinary IPL 2026 campaign has captured global attention, with former England captain Michael Vaughan revealing that even fans in the United Kingdom are tuning in specifically to watch the young batter. Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting and remarkable consistency have turned him into one of the biggest talking points of the tournament.
As the hype around the teenager continues to grow, discussions over a potential India debut are becoming increasingly louder. Vaughan believes the only reason the youngster has not already broken into the national side is because of his age. “Not just in India, I reckon it’s happening around the world.
I got messages from back home today saying that, over the last few weeks, the IPL hasn’t been watched as much in the UK as it used to be. But there’s one person everyone tunes in for, and that’s this kid,” Vaughan said on Cricbuzz. “The moment he walks out to bat and gets going, people switch on their television screens.