Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 could soon translate into India’s challenge, with the 15-year-old now in contention for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.
According to a report in Indian Express, the teenage sensation has been shortlisted by selectors who are keeping a close eye on his performances ahead of the June tour, which is expected to field a relatively young squad.
“He is in the running for the Ireland tour and the selectors have picked his name along with the names of many other players,” a BCCI source told The Indian Express.
The report suggests that the selectors are keen to get Sooryavanshi into international cricket quickly, especially with his fearless approach against some of the world’s best bowlers in the IPL.
Still just 15 years old, the left-hander has already built a reputation for taking on big names without hesitation and displaying strength and poise far beyond his years.
If selected, Sooryavanshi could rewrite history. Sachin Tendulkar remains the youngest male to debut for India at the age of 16 years and 205 days, while Shafali Verma holds the overall record at the age of 15 years, seven months and 27 days. Sooryavanshi could potentially break that mark and become India’s youngest international cricketer.
For now, it remains a possibility. But with the way IPL 2026 has started, it is a possibility that is gaining momentum fast.
WHY CAN’T BCCI IGNORE SOORYAVANSHI ANYMORE
Sooryavanshi’s numbers this season cannot be overlooked.
He has already produced a string of explosive knocks, including a 26-ball 78 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a 17-ball 52 against Chennai Super Kings and a quickfire 39 off 14 against Mumbai Indians.
What stands out is not just the runs, but the way they came. The teenager showed no signs of being impressed, even against elite bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood.
His form is not limited to the IPL either. He played a key role in India’s Under-19 World Cup campaign, further strengthening his case as one of the country’s brightest young prospects.
With selectors looking to build depth into the T20 set-up, especially with a busy calendar ahead, Sooryavanshi’s name has naturally come into serious consideration.
WHEN IS THE IRELAND VS INDIA SERIES?
India are scheduled to play a short T20I series in Ireland in late June, with the matches expected on June 26 and 28.
The series will come shortly after the IPL and is likely to feature a second team to give opportunities to up-and-comers before returning in full force for the white-ball tour of England starting in July.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
14 Apr 2026 09:04 IST
