Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes history at 15, but why isn’t he the youngest?

India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in the history books on Saturday after becoming the second youngest cricketer to make his debut in international cricket among full Member nations as India handed the 15-year-old his maiden cap in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford.At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing Indian record that had stood since 1989 when the batting legend made his debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days against Pakistan in Karachi.Only Pakistan’s Hasan Raza, who made his international debut at 14 years and 227 days against Zimbabwe in 1996, sits above the Indian teenager on the all-time list. Sooryavanshi also moved ahead of Bangladesh’s Mohammad Sharif (15 years, 116 days), Pakistan great Mushtaq Mohammad (15 years, 124 days) and former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed (16 years, 127 days).Youngest to debut in international cricket (FM teams)14y 227d – Hasan Raza (PAK) vs ZIM, Faisalabad, 199615y 99d – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) Vs. ENG, Manchester, 2026*15y 116d – Mohammad Sharif (BAN) vs ZIM, Harare, 200115y 124d – Mushtaq Mohammad (PAK) vs WI, Lahore, 195916y 127d – Aaqib Javed (PAK) vs WI, Adelaide, 198816 years 205d – Sachin Tendulkar (IND) vs PAK, Karachi, 1989The occasion was filled with anticipation as one of India’s brightest young talents stepped out to bat on the international stage for the first time. Although his stay lasted only 10 deliveries, Sooryavanshi provided a glimpse of his fearless approach.He scored 14 off 10 balls, hit two sixes and added two singles before being bowled by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Will Jacks.His first maximum came against Jofro Archer when the teenager used pace and bounce to quickly put England over the boundary. He followed it up with another six off Josh Tongue and the fast bowler blasted over long-on with a stroke-like stroke that earned him a call-up to India.England captain Harry Brook responded by introducing off-spinner Will Jacks, who fooled the youngster with a wide, looping delivery. Sooryavanshi advanced down the track but failed to connect, allowing Buttler to complete the stumping.India posted 190/7 after Tilak Varma’s late strike but England were chasing the target with four wickets in hand. Jacob Bethell anchored the chase with an unbeaten 76, while Harry Brook and Tom Banton also made significant contributions. Ravi Bishnoi’s expensive 17th over, conceding 29 runs, proved decisive as England reached the target with a lead to spare.Despite the defeat, the day belonged to Sooryavanshi from a historical perspective. At just 15 years and 99 days, he became India’s youngest-ever international cricketer and the second-youngest debutant in international cricket among full members, joining an exclusive list that has remained virtually unchanged for decades.

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