NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut on Saturday? That is the biggest question ahead of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The young batting sensation has been waiting for his first senior appearance for India despite earning a call-up after a sensational IPL season in 2026. Now, a cryptic post on Instagram has only added to the excitement among fans.Sooryavanshi shared a picture of himself batting in an India blue jersey on his Instagram story with a simple two-word caption: “New Chapter”. The post quickly went viral, with many believing it could be a hint that his much-awaited debut in India is around the corner.The teenager was one of the hardest working players during India’s training sessions in England. He spent long hours in the nets and seemed to have good touch with the bat. Although the team management has repeatedly said that they do not want to rush the youngster, Sooryavanshi has continued to impress with his fearless approach to batting.The left-handed opener had a great IPL 2026 season for Rajasthan Royals. He scored 776 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 237.30, earning his first senior India call-up.
However, he is still waiting for his first international appearance. Sooryavanshi was not included in either of the two T20Is against Ireland and missed the opening T20I against England, which ended scoreless after rain interrupted England’s chase.While the series is still wide open, all eyes will now be on India’s team selection. And after Sooryavanshi’s “new chapter” post, the excitement surrounding his possible debut has only grown stronger.
