Vaibhav becomes India's youngest international as Iyer opts to bat in 2nd T20I
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become India's youngest international cricketer after making his debut in the second T20I against England. He surpassed the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who debuted at age 16.
Why it matters
The debut of a record-breaking young athlete is a significant milestone in the history of Indian cricket.
India skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat against England in the second T20I here on Saturday (July 4, 2026), handing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his international debut.
The article is a straightforward sports report detailing match events and historical statistics.
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