Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already changed the way teams approach T20 batting, but feels the 15-year-old still needs to improve one aspect of his game before establishing himself in all formats. Speaking further Ajinkya RahaneOn a YouTube channel ahead of India’s five-match T20I series against England starting on July 1 in Durham, Vaughan suggested that England should take advantage of the physical demands of the game by asking India to bowl first whenever they are given the toss. According to him, Sooryavanshi’s biggest challenge at the international level will be to implement a full innings on the field before he starts batting. “The only thing he’s going to have to deal with is his play on the field. There is no strike sergeant where he could sit on the bench. If I were England, I would ask India to field first because then by the time Sooryavanshi comes to bat, he might be tired,” said Michael Vaughan on Ajinkya Rahane’s YouTube channel. Vaughan’s observation comes after Rajasthan Royals He often used Sooryavanshi as an Impact Player during IPL 2026, limiting his time on the field. The move reportedly surprised the youngster himself, with one of the franchise’s coaches revealing that Sooryavanshi is very proud of his abilities on the field. Despite Vaughan’s concerns, Sooryavanshi showed his willingness to spend long hours on the field. During the U19 World Cup and the recent Tri-Nation A series, the youngster played a lot, even though India A batted first in each of those matches. Apart from highlighting the fielding aspect, Vaughan was full of admiration for the left-handed batsman’s fearless approach, claiming that Sooryavanshi has redefined expectations in T20 cricket. “There’s only one name that’s being talked about here and that’s the 15-year-old kid. I think T20 cricket, especially through Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has taken the game to 230 as a couple of points. I think that’s the norm now; teams want to get 230-plus. The opening batsmen are going harder than ever. It’s almost as if the 15-year-old sent a message to the rest of the world that T20 cricket “can go to a higher level,” the former captain said. of England. Sooryavanshi did not feature in India’s opening T20I against Ireland on Friday, s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson top of the line preferred. The teenager is still awaiting his international debut and could become India’s youngest T20I debutant if the team management decides to rotate the squad during the series in England. The 15-year-old enjoyed a remarkable 2026, spearheaded by a 175-wicket haul in the U19 World Cup final before amassing 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals during a breakthrough IPL campaign.
