Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been praised by Shreyas Iyer, who has expressed his confidence that the young opener will dominate Indian cricket when the opportunity arises. Shreyas Iyer provided a candid evaluation of the 15-year-old’s character and his position in the current Indian setup during an interview on JioStar.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was born on March 27, 2011, is presently 15 years old. He became the youngest Indian to début in men’s T20I cricket at the age of 15 years and 99 days when he made his India T20I debut against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 4, 2026.

What was Shreyas Iyer’s assessment of Sooryavanshi’s potential and personality?

Shreyas Iyer elucidated a stark contrast between Sooryavanshi’s reserved demeanour off the pitch and his assertive batting style. He also acknowledged that the established World Cup-winning openers who are presently ahead of Sooryavanshi in the selection queue deserve their position, while also noting that the youngster remains a member of the squad.

What has Sooryavanshi accomplished in the realm of cricket thus far?

Shreyas Iyer confidence in Sooryavanshi has been underscored by his performances in various formats in 2026. He was the leading run-scorer and MVP of the 2026 IPL, scoring 776 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 237.30 for the Rajasthan Royals.

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Sooryavanshi contributed to India’s victory in the 2026 Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup by scoring 175 runs off 80 balls in the final against England. He then continued to demonstrate this form in senior international cricket, earning Player of the Series honours in India’s 3-0 T20I victory over Zimbabwe from July 23 to July 26, 2026. Throughout the three matches, he scored 151 runs.

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