NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited debut in India has been a mix of excitement and disappointment. The 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer to play for India in international cricket but also ended up with an unwanted record during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.The left-handed batsman became the first Indian to be dismissed on his T20I debut.
A fearless start from a teenager
Sooryavanshi looked completely indifferent on the occasion. He scored 14 runs off just 10 balls, hitting two sixes in an entertaining episode.The youngster announced himself in style by defeating England fast bowler Jofra Archer for a towering six over the wicketkeeper’s head. He followed up with another clean shot over the ropes of Josh Tongue.The teenager’s entertaining knock ended in the fifth over.Looking to continue with his attacking approach, Sooryavanshi stepped out against spinner Will Jacks but was beaten by the flight of the ball. England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler completed a simple toss, ending the youngster’s innings on 14.With that dismissal, Sooryavanshi entered the record books as the first Indian batsman to fall in his first T20I innings.Players dismissed confused by T20I debut
| Players | team | Year | run |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI | India | in 2026 | 14 (10) |
| F Akankwasa | Uganda | in 2020 | 66 |
| Max O’Dowd Levitt | The Netherlands | in 2024 | 54 |
| Rameez Shahzad | UAE | 2016 | 49 |
| Omer Amin | Pakistan | in 2013 | 47 |
| Faisal Safi | France | in 2025 | 43 |
| Numan Yousuf | Bahrain | in 2026 | 42 |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | in 2021 | 39 |
| Mukhtar Ahmed | Pakistan | 2015 | 37 |
| Tony de Zorzi | South Africa | in 2025 | 33 |
Despite the early dismissal, it was a momentous day for the Bihar batsman.At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket. He broke the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar made his debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days.
