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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shares his first reaction after donning India jersey

Devansh Cox · · 2 min read
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Dream Comes True

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable rise in Indian cricket has reached another unforgettable milestone. At just 15 years of age, the young batting sensation has now worn the India jersey for the first time, turning a childhood dream into reality.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. (Credits: X.com)

Sooryavanshi’s Emotional Reaction

The teenage opener was unveiled in India’s colours ahead of the upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England. The BCCI shared the special moment on social media, with the caption: “Ladies & Gentlemen, the moment the nation has been waiting for has arrived! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in #TeamIndia jersey. Witness this incredibly special moment.”

For Sooryavanshi, the occasion was deeply emotional. Speaking in the video, he admitted that the feeling was beyond words after years of hard work.

“Words cannot explain it. The reason I picked up the bat from day one and went to the ground for practice, that dream has now been fulfilled. The biggest step in that journey was completed today. I truly cannot put this feeling into words,” Sooryavanshi said.

A Career Marked by Excellence

Sooryavanshi’s selection comes after an incredible run of performances across different levels of cricket. He earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I tour of Europe and the upcoming Asian Games after consistently delivering with the bat.

The left-hander recently bounced back in style during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. After a few modest scores earlier in the tournament, he blasted 94 runs off just 29 balls in a breathtaking innings that included a flurry of boundaries. The knock also saw him register the fastest List A half-century.

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Earlier this year, Sooryavanshi starred in the Under-19 World Cup final with a sensational 175 off just 80 balls against England, helping India lift the title. He carried that form into the IPL as well, wherein he hit an impeccable 97 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator to keep Rajasthan Royals’ campaign alive.

Sooryavanshi stands on the verge of another historic achievement. If he makes his debut during the upcoming T20I series, he will become the youngest male cricketer to represent India, which would go on to break the long-standing record that has been held for nearly four decades.

Devansh Cox

Devansh Cox is the chief cricket writer for Dawn, Pakistan's leading English-language daily, where he covers the national team, the Pakistan Super League, and the socio-political undercurrents of the sport. With a family heritage tracing back to the British Raj and strong ties to the UK, Cox brings a unique cross-cultural lens to his reporting, often examining the experiences of South Asian cricketers in English county circuits. A Karachi native, he is known for his technical analysis of fast bowling and his deep access to team insiders. His work has been cited by the ICC and the BBC, and he is a regular guest on Test Match Special’s Pakistan coverage.

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