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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes history at 15, but why isn't he the youngest ever?
Published 5 July 2026 ยท india
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday, becoming India's youngest international cricketer and the second-youngest debutant among Full Member nations. He achieved this milestone at
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday, becoming India's youngest international cricketer and the second-youngest debutant among Full Member nations. He achieved this milestone at 15 years and 99 days during the second T20I against England. Despite a brief but impactful 14 off 10 balls, including two sixes, India ultimately fell short in the match.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 8:20 AM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 10:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday, becoming India's youngest international cricketer and the second-youngest debutant among Full Member nations.
He achieved this milestone at 15 years and 99 days during the second T20I against England.
Despite a brief but impactful 14 off 10 balls, including two sixes, India ultimately fell short in the match.