
Young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut and rewrote history by becoming the youngest cricketer to play for India. He broke legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record and received his maiden cap at the age of 15 years and 99 days. Needless to say, hopes were high from the youngster who wreaked havoc in the recently-concluded season of the Indian Premier League, and bagged multiple individual awards. In fact, he also kicked off his first international innings on a high note, and hit his RR teammate Jofra Archer for a six on the first ball.
However, Sooryavanshi’s hopes for a dream debut were crushed on the fifth ball of the fifth over when he was stumped by Jos Buttler off a Will Jacks delivery. Sooryavanshi had to walk back off 14 runs off 10 deliveries with a combination of two maximums. With this, he also became the first Indian batter to be dismissed via stumping on a T20I debut.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player to debut for India. He has received his India cap🇮🇳#INDvsENG #Vaibhavsooryavanshipic.twitter.com/8FSKyF9EzP
— TEAM INDIA 🇮🇳 (@suuuuspeed) July 4, 2026
Cricket fraternity lauds Vaibhav Sooryvanshi on International debut against England
Earlier as Sooryavanshi made his debut and received his T20I cap from vice-captain Tilak Varma, the cricketing fraternity took to X and wished the youngster luck for the new chapter of his career. Here are some of the reactions-
A 15-year-old making history in Manchester today. Wishing Vaibhav all the very best. What a moment in cricket.
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 4, 2026
Note down the date. 4-7-2026. History has been created. Can’t wait for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Z17YETH77X
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 4, 2026
Great to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his international debut today. From what I’ve seen up close, he looks absolutely ready to make a serious impact at this level, regardless of what he gets today. Spare a thought for Sanju though, not long ago he was the key to India’s T20…
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) July 4, 2026
New chapter for Indian cricket 🫡 It's your time, Vaibhav. Go make it big 🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/YpalZnLjfc
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) July 4, 2026
A dream begins. Youngest-ever India debutant. Go well, Vaibhav! 🥳🇮🇳#WhistlePodu #INDvENG 📸 : BCCI pic.twitter.com/BktQXtuTOW
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 4, 2026
India won the toss and opted to bat first against England at Manchester.


