The elated family members of teenage batting sensation from Bihar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, are more than happy to see him get a national call-up in India’s T20 squad for Ireland and England tours. They feel it is the 15-year-old’s hard work that is bearing fruit now.
Sooryavanshi broke the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, by becoming the youngest ever player (15 years and 71 days old) to feature in an Indian cricket team. Sooryavanshi, who hails from Tajpur of Samastipur district, will be part of the Indian squad that will travel to Ireland for two T20Is (June 26 and June 28), followed by a five-match T20I series against England between July 1 and July 11.
“The hard work he put into his game since childhood is bearing fruit now. Getting an opportunity to play for the country is a huge achievement. My wish stands fulfilled today,” Vaibhav’s father Sanjeev Sooryavanshi told reporters.
He thanked the selectors for placing trust in his son, and said that the young cricketer “just needs to live up to that trust”.
His grandmother, Usha Singh, said: “It is a matter of sheer joy for us that my grandson is about to achieve the milestone of playing for the country at the senior level.”
Vaibhav’s uncle Rajeev Sooryavanshi said his selection is historic and thanked the selectors for showing faith in the young talent.
“What else can we ask for? I express my gratitude towards the selectors and congratulate Vaibhav for this historic achievement,” he said.
Sooryavanshi’s inclusion was expected by many after the 15-year-old bagged the Orange Cap in IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs with a hundred and five fifties at a strike rate of 237.30 for Rajasthan Royals.
