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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi crossed the line and why he was wrong in Dambulla

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi crossed the line and why he was wrong in Dambulla

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5 min readJun 15, 2026 08:10 PM IST Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has spent the last couple of years proving he belongs among players far older than him. At 15, he has smashed international bowlers in the IPL, won an Under-19 World Cup and now finds himself on the verge of possibly debuting for India on their tours of Ireland and England, starting later this month. His rise has been extraordinary, which is exactly why what happened after India A’s defeat to Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Monday should concern everyone around him. The result itself was dramatic. A tied game. Confusion over whether fading light would even allow a Super Over. Another twist before Sri Lanka A eventually prevailed. Emotions were naturally running high. But feeling frustrated is one thing. Losing control over it is another. Television footage showed Sooryavanshi involved in a heated confrontation with Sri Lanka A players after the match. Even while walking away, he repeatedly turned back to continue the exchange and ended up making contact with opposition player. Whatever may …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in ugly brawl after India A’s Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi involved in ugly brawl after India A’s Super Over loss to Sri Lanka A

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15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was involved in an ugly exchange with Sri Lankan players after India A suffered a stinging Super Over defeat in their third match of the Tri-Nation A series in Dambulla on Monday. In a humdinger at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, where India A failed to chase 19 runs in the Super Over with Sooryavanshi and Shedge at the crease, following the 50-over game ending in a tie, the Sri Lankan players celebrated excessively with loud cheers, hooting and possible instigation. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi invloved in Physical Fight with Srilanka playersNot a good sign ✍️ #Indavssla pic.twitter.com/HSoWxW4esJ — Keshava (@Keshav367212606) June 15, 2026 A dejected Sooryavanshi confronted them, engaged in a verbal spat with the Sri Lankan players, and ended up shoving one of them before the entire Sri Lankan team stepped in to separate the two players who were physically going at each other. This is India A’s second loss in three games, following a previous rain curtailed match against Afghanistan which they lost by four runs via the DLS method. …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets out to bouncer outside off-stump again | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets out to bouncer outside off-stump again | Cricket News

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3 min readJun 11, 2026 11:24 AM IST Despite getting a typical, strong start young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi couldn’t get to his maiden half-century for India A. In India A’s second league match against Afghanistan A at Dambulla on Thursday, Sooryavanshi stared with a flurry of boundaries before falling for 44. The ball that got the 15-year-old was the bouncer outside the off-stump. During the later stages of the IPL, in the Eliminator, Sunrisers Hyderabad pacers had tried that particular line and were rewarded after Sooryavanshi had taken the game away from them. Trying to pull the delivery from outside off, he ended up top-edging it to the fielder at third-man. “I tried to play the fielder instead of the ball,” the opener would self reflect soon. Against Afghanistan, Abdollah Ahmadzai, despite being taken for runs, at least seemed to be working with a plan in mind against Sooryavanshi. While the young batsman hasn’t shown any one particular area of struggle, the plan from Ahmadzai was simple. Come around the wicket and cramp him …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi humiliating great bowlers exposes cricket’s systemic ills: Greg Chappell

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi humiliating great bowlers exposes cricket’s systemic ills: Greg Chappell

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4 min readJun 8, 2026 09:02 PM IST While there is reason to celebrate the sheer brilliance of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, one must also look at how the teenager’s effortless evisceration of some of the most accomplished bowlers exposes a worrying direction that cricket is headed towards, according to former Australia captain Greg Chappell. Chappell, considered one of the greatest batters of all time and India’s head coach from 2005 to 2007, said that Sooryavanshi’s success shows that “the modern environment has been engineered to make bowling extinct”. Chappell admitted that he is mightily impressed with Sooryavanshi, comparing the teenager to some of the greats of the game. “In his elegant downswing and flawless balance, there are distinct echoes of the great Graeme Pollock and the incomparable Sir Garfield Sobers. When he slashes across the line or lofts over extra cover, one glimpses the ferocious, instinctive genius of Brian Lara, combined with the devastating, ball-one intent of Adam Gilchrist,” said Chappell in his column for ESPNCricinfo. “It is a classic, pure method being deployed with contemporary …

All eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India A gear up for tri-series in Dambulla

All eyes on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India A gear up for tri-series in Dambulla

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Under the Dambulla sun, a youthful India A squad, featuring a few experienced names, will begin their quest on Tuesday to strengthen their claims for the senior ODI setup as attention turns from T20 to the 50-over format. The squad is largely built around IPL performers, and led by newly-appointed T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma. The main spotlight, however, will be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. If he plays against Sri Lanka A in the tri-series opener – with Afghanistan A the third team – it will mark his India A List A debut and a key step in his rapid rise. The selectors have seen enough to include him in the senior T20I setup for the upcoming tours. Another big harvest of runs in the next two-and-a-half weeks could only improve his chances of perhaps entering the 50-over squads as well. The stage is set! 🏆 The trophy for the Sri Lanka, India & Afghanistan ‘A’ Team Tri-Nation Series was officially unveiled at RDICS, Dambulla. Three teams, one trophy, and plenty of exciting cricket ahead. 🔥🏏#TriNationSeries #SriLankaA …

Kapil Dev warns against expecting too much too soon from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Kapil Dev warns against expecting too much too soon from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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3 min readJun 8, 2026 06:41 PM IST Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the toast of the town, with the teenager becoming the youngest to earn a call-up to the senior Indian men’s cricket team after a record-breaking season in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). The achievement itself followed him powering India to victory in the U19 World Cup with a record-breaking century in the final. He has managed all this while still being 15 years old, which means that if he makes his debut, he will break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for being the youngest Indian debutant of all time in men’s cricket. Tendulkar was aged 16 when he faced Pakistan in his first Test in November 1989 in Karachi. Kapil Dev was player of the match in that Test, which ended in a draw, and legendary former India captain said that while he is excited by what he has seen of Sooryavanshi, fans and those around him should avoid expecting too much too soon. “He is a special talent, give him time, but he definitely …

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Chhota Bheem Habit Wins Hearts Online

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Chhota Bheem Habit Wins Hearts Online

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 7, 2026 06:17 PM IST Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a spot in India’s T20 squads for the upcoming summer series against England and Ireland. Industrialist Harsh Goenka recently shared a detail about the youngster’s pre-match preparation: he prefers to unwind by watching Chhota Bheem on his phone before games. In a post on X, Goenka highlighted how the young batter stays calm before taking the field. “Did you know what the young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi does before a match to stay calm and focused? He watches his favourite Chhota Bheem cartoons on his phone! So happy to know that he is holding on to his childhood,” he wrote. See here: Did you know what the young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi does before a match to stay calm and focused? He watches his favourite Chhota Bheem cartoons on his phone! 😊So happy to know that he is holding on to his childhood. — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) June 6, 2026 The post quickly gained traction, with numerous social media users praising …

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named in India T20I Squad for England & Ireland Tour

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named in India T20I Squad for England & Ireland Tour

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The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named in India T20I squad for the upcoming Ireland and England tour. The BCCI announced the squad for the upcoming assignments on June 06. The squad will be led by newly appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, while former captain Suryakumar Yadav, who led India for the third T20 World Cup title, has been left out of the squad. Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a breakout season, making 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30. Before the series, Suryavanshi will play for India A in a tri-series in Sri Lanka, also involving Afghanistan, from June 09 to 21. If Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes his debut against Ireland, he will become the first India player to make his men’s international debut before turning 16. On the other hand, Tilak Varma has been named as the vice captain as the management is aiming to build the squad for the Los Angeles Olympics and the T20 World Cup in 2028. A maiden #TeamIndia call-up at the age of 1️⃣5️⃣ 🌟 Congratulations to Vaibhav …

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines India Men’s Cricket squad for Asian Games 2026

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines India Men’s Cricket squad for Asian Games 2026

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Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his meteoric rise after being named in India’s 15-member squad for the 2026 Asian Games, where the defending champions will look to retain their men’s cricket gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The teenager headlines a strong Indian squad announced by the BCCI, with Shreyas Iyer set to lead the side and Tilak Varma named vice-captain. Sooryavanshi’s selection comes on the back of a sensational IPL 2026 campaign in which he scored 776 runs in 16 innings at a staggering strike rate of 237.30. The Rajasthan Royals batter also smashed 72 sixes and became the youngest player in tournament history to win the Orange Cap. The call-up caps a remarkable day for the teenager, who was also included in India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. India opts for full-strength squad Unlike previous multi-sport events where second-string squads were often fielded, India has opted for a near full-strength T20 outfit as it targets back-to-back Asian Games gold medals. The squad features experienced internationals including Sanju Samson, …

Jasprit Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in; Shreyas Iyer captain of India men’s cricket squad

Jasprit Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in; Shreyas Iyer captain of India men’s cricket squad

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 6, 2026 02:22 PM IST Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be part of the Indian squad for the 2026 Asian Games that will be held in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4 later this year, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar announced on Saturday. The pair had also announced Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of the Indian T20I team and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s selection for their upcoming tours of Ireland and England. Both players are in the squad for the Asian Games as well, with Iyer leading the side. The women’s teams for the cricket event is yet to be announced. Bumrah has been rested for the T20Is to be played in Ireland and England. He takes the place of Mohammed Siraj, who is the squad for the tours but not for the Asian Games. Tilak Varma will be vice-captain of the team. Sooryavanshi will be competing for a top-order spot in a squad that includes Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. India squad …