15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is dominating cricket discussions with his record-breaking performances in the U-19 World Cup and IPL 2026. Calls for his senior India debut are growing, with selectors closely watching his progress for potential inclusion in upcoming tours.
Questions surround 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential India debut after his record-breaking U-19 World Cup and IPL 2026 performances. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia acknowledged his exceptional talent and assured selectors are watching closely.
Gujarat Titans handed a maiden IPL appearance to young all-rounder Nishant Sindhu during their clash against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Captain Shubman Gill confirmed the inclusion at the toss after opting to bowl first, citing the team's recent success while chasing. Sindhu, a talented left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler from Haryana, previously represented India at the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup and had IPL contracts with Chennai Super Kings in 2023 and 2024 without getting game time.
Tanmay Srivastava, former India Under-19 captain and Ranji player from Lucknow, will make his on-field umpire debut in the IPL during Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match at Mullanpur on April 28. He becomes the first umpire from Uttar Pradesh to officiate an IPL match as on-field umpire, 18 years after his IPL playing debut for Punjab Kings in 2008. He has been assigned four matches as on-field umpire this season and previously made his IPL umpiring debut as fourth umpire last year.
