Archive · 4 Sep 2026
BCCI Plans Long-Term Career Path for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old cricket player from Bihar.
He became famous very quickly after strong performances in the IPL and domestic cricket.
He made his India debut against England but scored only 14, 13 and 15 in three innings.
He was left out of the playing XI for England’s final T20I.
He then played much better against Zimbabwe and won the Player of the Series award.
Reports give different totals for his Zimbabwe runs, listing either 151 or more than 200.
The BCCI wants him to have a long career like Sachin Tendulkar.
The board says it will develop him carefully instead of rushing him into bigger assignments.
It is also monitoring 10 to 15 other young players.
The BCCI is closely monitoring 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and wants him to build a career with Sachin Tendulkar-like longevity.
Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will guide Sooryavanshi carefully and avoid making him a one-series or one-year wonder.
Sooryavanshi struggled in England, scoring 14, 13 and 15, before winning Player of the Series in India’s 3-0 Zimbabwe T20I victory.
Reports differ on his Zimbabwe tally, giving figures of 151 runs and more than 200 runs across the three-match series.
The BCCI Centre of Excellence is also tracking about 10 to 15 other young players under VVS Laxman’s oversight.
- Who
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India, secretary Devajit Saikia, VVS Laxman and 15-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- What
- The BCCI outlined a cautious, long-term development plan for Sooryavanshi and other young players.
- When
- Saikia discussed the plan after a BCCI review meeting on Thursday; one report dates the meeting to September 3, 2026.
- Where
- The review meeting was held at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai; Sooryavanshi’s cited performances came in England, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Indian domestic cricket.
- Why
- The BCCI wants Sooryavanshi to develop a lasting career and avoid becoming a short-lived one-series or one-year sensation.
- Player
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old left-handed opener from Samastipur, Bihar.
- BCCI guidance
- Devajit Saikia said Sooryavanshi is being monitored from every angle as he progresses internationally.
- England T20Is
- He scored 14, 13 and 15 in three innings and was omitted from the final T20I playing XI.
- Zimbabwe series
- India won the series 3-0 and Sooryavanshi received the Player of the Series award; reports differ on his total, citing 151 runs or more than 200.
- IPL campaign
- One report says he scored 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 and won the Orange Cap.
- Other records
- Reports say he became the youngest male cricketer to represent India, made the fastest-ever List A century, and became the youngest half-centurion in the Duleep Trophy.
- Young-player programme
- The BCCI Centre of Excellence is tracking about 10 to 15 players, with VVS Laxman overseeing training and skill development.
