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15-Year-Old Cricket Prodigy Breaks Tendulkar's Record!
4 Jul
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian cricketer at 15 years and 99 days.
- He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's debut age record set in 1989.
- The young cricketer scored 14 runs in his T20I debut against England.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years and 99 days old, has become the youngest cricketer to represent India in an international match. He achieved this milestone during the recent T20I against England at Old Trafford, surpassing previous benchmarks set by cricket legends.
Sooryavanshi's debut age eclipses that of Sachin Tendulkar, who was 16 years and 205 days old when he first played for India in 1989. He also broke Shafali Verma's record as the youngest Indian T20I player.
In his debut innings, Sooryavanshi contributed 14 runs before being stumped. His historic achievement has been celebrated as a significant moment for Bihar cricket, with officials highlighting his hard work and the development of grassroots infrastructure in the state. This event is expected to inspire young cricketers across India.
