Sooryavanshi breaks Tendulkar's record on India debut vs England

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has finally made his much-awaited international debut for India in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford. The young batter received his India cap before the match, and captain Shreyas Iyer confirmed at the toss that he replaced Sanju Samson in the playing XI.

With his debut, Sooryavanshi has created history by becoming the youngest player to represent India in international cricket. At 15 years and 99 days, he broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record, which had stood for nearly 37 years. He also became India's youngest men's T20I debutant, surpassing Washington Sundar's previous record.

Sooryavanshi's debut had been one of the biggest talking points in Indian cricket over the past few weeks. Although he was part of the squad for the Ireland series and the first T20I against England, he had to wait for his opportunity. That wait is now over, and the teenage sensation has announced his arrival by rewriting the record books on his very first appearance for India.

15-year-old becomes India's youngest-ever international cricketer, shattering a 36-year-old record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut marks another major milestone in his remarkable rise. Before playing his first match for India, the Bihar youngster had already made headlines with several age-related records. During IPL 2025, he became the youngest player in the tournament's history and later the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket.

At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi has become India's youngest-ever international cricketer. He broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record, which had stood for nearly 37 years. Tendulkar made his India debut against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Sooryavanshi also became India's youngest men's T20I debutant, going past Washington Sundar, who debuted at 18 years and 80 days in 2017.

Despite becoming India's youngest international, Sooryavanshi is the second-youngest player to debut in men's international cricket overall. The record is still held by Pakistan's Hasan Raza, who made his international debut in 1996 at the age of 14 years and 227 days. Even so, Sooryavanshi's achievement places him among the youngest international cricketers in the history of the game.

From Ranji debut at 13 to India cap at 15 — inside Sooryavanshi's historic rise

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. The Bihar youngster first grabbed attention at the age of 12 after winning the Emerging Player award in a local cricket tournament. As part of the prize, he received a television set, and that moment has since gone viral on social media. Soon after, he made history by becoming one of the youngest players to feature in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar, announcing himself as one of India's brightest young talents.

His rise continued at an incredible pace. Sooryavanshi impressed in age-group cricket with several outstanding performances, including a 58-ball century against Australia Under-19 in Chennai. His performances also earned him a ₹1.1 crore contract with the Rajasthan Royals. He later played a match-winning knock of 175 off 80 balls to help India win the Under-19 World Cup in 2026.

At 15, Sooryavanshi reached another major milestone by making his international debut for India against England. Before earning his India cap, he enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 season, scoring 776 runs to win the Orange Cap, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and the Emerging Player award. From winning a television in a local tournament to representing India at just 15 years of age, his journey has been truly remarkable.

How fans and experts reacted to the teenager's landmark international bow

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut for India created huge excitement among cricket fans. Social media was filled with congratulatory messages as supporters celebrated the 15-year-old's achievement. Many fans called it a historic moment and wished him success at the highest level.

Former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammed Kaif, and Yuvraj Singh also praised the youngster's rapid rise. They highlighted his performances in domestic cricket, age-group tournaments, and the IPL, saying he had earned the opportunity through consistent performances. At the same time, many urged fans to give him time to develop and avoid putting too much pressure on him.

Sooryavanshi's debut has raised expectations for India's future, but it is only the beginning of his international journey. Fans and experts will now be watching closely to see how the young batter adapts to international cricket and builds his career in the years ahead.