15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into the history books by becoming the youngest player ever to receive a call-up to the senior Indian cricket team. At just 15 years old, the young sensation's remarkable talent has earned him a spot in India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. Furthermore, the selectors have shown immense faith in his potential by also including him in the national contingent for the Asian Games competition scheduled for later this year.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents allowed to travel with him on England, Ireland tour
Recognising the unique circumstances of introducing a 15-year-old to the high-pressure environment of international sports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a highly praised, empathetic decision to support the youngster's transition. The board has officially permitted the prodigy's parents to accompany him on his maiden international assignments. As a result, his father, Sanjeev Sooryavanshi, and mother, Aarti Sooryavanshi, are expected to travel alongside him to Ireland and England, providing a crucial emotional anchor and familial support system as he takes his monumental first steps on the world stage.
“As he is a child, we have decided to allow his parents to accompany him to Ireland and England, so that they can be with him and help him settle in the new environment. The Board will cover all their expenses,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told Sportstar.
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Sooryavanshi is currently stationed in Sri Lanka, where he is gaining valuable exposure with the India A side in an ongoing tri-nation series. Even in these early stages of his career, the prodigy is operating under an intense and ever-growing spotlight. Recognizing the unique pressures facing the young cricketer, the top leadership at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) determined that having his core support system nearby would be essential for his well-being.
By arranging for his parents to join him, the board aims to provide a vital emotional anchor during a whirlwind period of his life. The BCCI's leadership firmly believes that the comforting presence of his mother and father will offer the best possible environment for the 15-year-old, shielding him from external distractions and letting him focus entirely on his game as he takes his monumental first steps into international cricket.
India's squad for England series
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
India's squad for Ireland series
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
India's squad for Asian Games
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ishan Kishan, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh. Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi