Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history at the age of 15, but why is he not the youngest ever? |cricket news
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 walked out to bat on the international stage for the first time. Although his stay lasted only 10 deliveries, Sooryavanshi allowed people to see his fearless approach.He took 14 off 10 balls, hit two sixes and added two singles before being Jos Buttler will jacks. Jofra ArcherThe teenager used pace and bounce to speed England over the boundary. He followed it up with another six off Josh Tongue, launching the fast bowler over long-on with a shot reminiscent of the strokeplay that earned him his India call-up.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. Despite 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 debutant in international cricket among Full Member nations, joining an exclusive list that has remained largely unchanged for decades.
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