former england spinner Graeme Swann Believing that England could face a tough challenge if teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes his much-awaited debut in the upcoming T20I series, he described the youngster as a batsman who has been “almost unplayable” in recent times. Even though Suryavanshi is yet to feature for India, he has become one of the most discussed names in Indian cricket. Speculation has intensified over whether the 15-year-old could finally make his senior debut against England after missing the T20I series loss to Ireland. India enter the five-match series hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ireland, with the selection debate becoming increasingly heated. Many have questioned why Sooryavanshi is still waiting for his international debut despite his extraordinary achievements in the IPL. Swann admits preparation is underway for players like this rajasthan royals The opener was far from straightforward and said there was little evidence from England’s bowlers that anyone had been trying to cause him trouble. “It is difficult to prepare for a player like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He is new to international cricket but he has played two IPL seasons. That means there are video clips available. Some England bowlers may have bowled to him in the IPL. But the fact is that no one has really had much success against him so far. He looks almost unplayable,” Swann on JioStar. While Swann expects England’s attack to face a tough test, he believes one bowler may be better equipped than others to handle the teenage opener. Former spinner stresses Jofra ArcherLinking up with Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals suggests that the England pacer has gained valuable insights by watching him and bowling to him in IPL matches. “The bowler who probably has a bit of an edge is Jofra Archer. He sees Suryavanshi in the dugout, bowling to him in the nets and keeps a close eye on him. He probably sees him more than others,” he added. After a stunning IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi forced his way into the Indian team. The left-handed opener emerged as the tournament’s top scorer with 776 runs at 237.30. His memorable season, which included a century, five half-centuries and a tournament-leading 72 sixes, cemented his reputation as one of India’s brightest young batting talents and earned him his maiden national team call-up. With India looking for a response after the Ireland series, attention will once again be on the squad sheet when the England series begins, with fans waiting to see if Suryavanshi finally gets a chance to make his international debut.
