There have been several ups and downs in last four months: Sooryavanshi
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi discusses his recent challenges and confidence ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe. Despite being dropped from the squad previously, he remains focused on his development.
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Sooryavanshi is a record-breaking young talent whose career trajectory is a major interest for Indian sports fans.
Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has acknowledged that he has endured "several ups and downs" in the past four months, but his confidence remains intact heading into the T20I series against Zimbabwe, beginning here on Thursday (July 22, 2026).
Riding on his IPL blitzkrieg, the 15-year-old made it to India's T20I tours of Ireland and England. Although he did not feature in the two-match series in Belfast, he made his international debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester, becoming India's youngest-ever international cricketer, eclipsing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
Sooryavanshi played the next three matches but managed only modest scores and was left out of the fifth and final T20I as Sanju Samson returned to the XI. India went on to lose the series 0-4.
His omission sparked criticism from several former cricketers, who questioned the team management's decision to drop the teenage opener after just three innings.
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