680 runs at a strike rate of 242- these are the numbers generated by the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026). The numbers are expected to improve further as the Rajasthan Royals are scheduled to face the Gujarat Titans for the third match in the play-offs. And. If the Royals defeat the Titans, then the young prodigy will get another match to further strengthen his batting stats.
These staggering numbers, produced by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, have been produced against some of the top international stars. There is no doubt that the batter is more than ready to represent the Indian senior cricket team in the highest order of the game, on the international stage.
Sunil Gavaskar explains why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi deserves to play for Team India
Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, is among the loudest voices in the entire cricket fraternity, who ask the BCCI to provide the young prodigy his debut cap during India’s series against England. According to Gavaskar, after playing such knocks in IPL 2026, it would be an injustice to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi if he does not select him for the T20 squad for the team in England.
“In T20 cricket, he is ready. I hope that he is selected for the T20 squad for the team in England. After this performance, if you don’t give him a spot now, when will you give it to him?” said Gavaskar while speaking on SportsTak.
“Don’t look at his age – he is hitting players with international experience twice his age into the stands. Just watch how he is playing, with no fear, how kids play in the gully. When we were kids, did we ever play defense? In the same way, Sooryavanshi is batting. I hope that this kid in his style of play never goes away,” Gavaskar said.
Who will be dropped?
Gavaskar further mentioned that if Vaibhav comes into the squad, then it will be a headache, a headache in a good way, for the team management, as they will have to drop someone from the playing line-up.
“There is the question of who will have to sit out for him for India. It’s a headache, but a sweet headache – who can be picked is not a problem, but rather who can sit out. They have a lot of options. They can take him in the 15-16, and then whether he’s in the XI or not can be seen later on,” the former opener mentioned.
In 2026, he will represent India: Gavaskar
Spending some time itself will be beneficial for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s grooming, Sunil Gavaskar believes. He emphasizes that the southpaw is all set to make his Team India debut this year.
“But the experience he will get from being with the Indian team is priceless. He’s undoubtedly going to get his debut this year, in England or in Zimbabwe. In 2026, he will represent India. 2026 will be remembered as the year of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,” Gavaskar stated.
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