‘Thoroughly deserved’: ‘Mega’ call as India selects 15yo cricket sensation… and drops captain
India has selected 15-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for its T20 squad following his record-breaking performance in the IPL. Simultaneously, the team has replaced captain Suryakumar Yadav with Shreyas Iyer due to poor form.
Why it matters
The selection of a 15-year-old signals a major shift in Indian cricket strategy and highlights the impact of domestic leagues on international team selection.
CRICKET COUNTRIES INDIA ‘Thoroughly deserved’: ‘Mega’ call as India selects 15yo cricket sensation… and drops captain 15yo Vaibhav s INSANE 97(29) | 02:05 AFP from Fox Sports June 6th, 2026 7:57 pm India named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their T20 squad on Saturday, handing the 15-year-old sensation his maiden international call-up after a string of breathtaking performances in the domestic league.
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