India debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, shows batting flair before falling for 14

Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India against England on Saturday, showcasing flashes of his immense talent before falling for 14. The 15-year-old earned his spot in the limited-overs squad after a stellar performance in the Indian Premier League, where he amassed 776 runs, including a century and five fifties, for the Rajasthan Royals.

After being sidelined for the T20 series against Ireland and a washout in Durham, Sooryavanshi finally got his chance in the second T20 at Old Trafford, opening the batting. He faced just 10 balls before being stumped by Jos Buttler off Will Jacks. Sooryavanshi had charged down the pitch and lost his balance attempting to return.

However, his brief stay at the crease was enough to demonstrate his extraordinary potential. He launched his fourth ball for a six over fine leg off Jofra Archer, executing a unique shot while on one knee. Later, he hit Josh Tongue for another six, displaying incredible bat speed.

Sooryavanshi, who holds the record as India's youngest men's cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, was visibly disappointed with his dismissal. Yet, India captain Shreyas Iyer lauded his fearless approach. "How he takes on bowlers shows his confidence. He doesn't take pressure at all," Iyer said at the toss. "He's unflinching, it's good to have him around."

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How he takes on bowlers shows his confidence. He doesn't take pressure at all. He's unflinching, it's good to have him around.