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15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named in East Zone Cricket Squad
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 10:37 AM
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India’s selectors have picked 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the East Zone squad, citing his exceptional skill and potential to one day lead the national side.
India’s cricket selectors have named 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the East Zone squad for the upcoming domestic tournament.
During a press briefing, the selectors highlighted Sooryavanshi’s impressive performances at the junior level, noting his sharp batting technique and disciplined fielding.
They added that the young talent’s temperament and leadership qualities suggest he could one day captain India, a prospect that has excited fans and analysts alike.
Sooryavanshi’s inclusion marks a significant step in his budding career, offering him exposure to higher‑level competition and the chance to develop under seasoned coaches.
The East Zone team will compete in the national inter‑zone series, where Sooryavanshi is expected to contribute both with the bat and in the field.
During a press briefing, the selectors highlighted Sooryavanshi’s impressive performances at the junior level, noting his sharp batting technique and disciplined fielding.
They added that the young talent’s temperament and leadership qualities suggest he could one day captain India, a prospect that has excited fans and analysts alike.
Sooryavanshi’s inclusion marks a significant step in his budding career, offering him exposure to higher‑level competition and the chance to develop under seasoned coaches.
The East Zone team will compete in the national inter‑zone series, where Sooryavanshi is expected to contribute both with the bat and in the field.