India handed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden Test debut in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford on Saturday, and he etched his name in the history books as the second youngest international cricketer from a full member nation.With his age of 15 years and 99 days, Sulivanshi surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing Indian record, which had stood since 1989 when the batting legend made his debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days against Pakistan in Karachi.Only Pakistan’s Hasan Raza, who made his international debut at the age of 14 years and 227 days in 1996 against Zimbabwe, is on the all-time list. Sooryavanshi is also ahead of Bangladeshi Mohammad Sharif (15 years and 127 days), Pakistan great Mushtaq Mohammad (15 years and 124 days) and former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed (16 years and 127 days).Youngest to make debut in international cricket (FM team)14 years and 227 days – Hassan Raza (PAK) vs ZIM, Faisalabad, 199615 years 99 days – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Manchester, 2026*15 years and 116 days – Mohammed Sharif (BAN) vs ZIM, Harare, 200115 years and 124 days – Mushtaq Muhammad (PAK) vs WI, Lahore, 195916 years and 127 days – Aaqib Javed (PAK) vs WI, Adelaide, 198816 years and 205 days – Sachin Tendulkar (IND) vs PAK, Karachi, 1989The occasion was filled with anticipation as one of India’s brightest young talents stepped onto the international stage for the first time. Although Sooryavanshi’s stay lasted only 10 overs, he gave us a glimpse of his fearless approach.He took 14 off 10 balls, hit two sixes and added two singles before being Jos Buttler bowling Will Jacks.His first maximum was for Jofra ArcherThe teenager used pace and bounce to speed England over the boundary. He followed that up with a six off Josh Tongue, hitting the fast bowler over long-on, reminiscent of the stroke-play that earned him a call-up to India.England captain Harry Brooke responded by bringing on off-spin Will Jacks, who deceived the youngster with a wide, wild pass. Sooryavanshi worked his way down the track but failed to connect, allowing Buttler to complete the stump.After India releases 190/7 Tilak VarmaDespite England’s late attack, England chased down the target with four wickets. Jacob Bethell sealed the chase with an unbeaten 76, while Harry Brook and Tom Banton also made significant contributions. Ravi Bishnoi’s pricey 17th ball, conceding 29 runs, proved to be England’s target by one ball.Despite the failure, this day belongs to Sooryavanshi from a historical perspective. At just 15 years and 99 days, he became India’s youngest ever international cricketer and the second youngest international debutant from a full member state, joining an exclusive list that has remained largely unchanged for decades.
