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15-Year-Old Cricketer Faces Unique Rules Abroad
28 Jun
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is set to be India's youngest international cricketer.
- He will use a separate changing room due to safeguarding protocols.
- England's ECB rules prohibit players under 16 from adult dressing rooms.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the brink of a historic milestone, set to become India's youngest international cricketer. His selection follows a stellar IPL 2026 season. Sooryavanshi's debut in Belfast against Ireland and subsequent participation in the England T20I series will necessitate special safeguarding arrangements due to his age.
According to reports, Sooryavanshi will utilize a separate changing room in compliance with ICC and ECB welfare protocols. These rules prohibit players under the age of 16 from using adult dressing rooms, a standard practice in English sport. His parents are expected to accompany him on the tour.
While separate facilities will be used for changing before and after matches, Sooryavanshi will be permitted inside the main Indian dressing room for team talks and during the game. This ensures he remains integrated with the team despite the age-related accommodations.
