Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in the history books on Saturday after becoming the second youngest cricketer to debut in international cricket among Full Member nations when India handed the 15-year-old his cap in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford.At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing Indian record, which had stood since 1989 when the batting legend debuted at 16 years and 205 days against Pakistan in Karachi.Only Pakistan’s Hasan Raza, who made his international debut at 14 years and 227 days against Zimbabwe in 1996, stands above the Indian teenager in the all-time list. Sooryavanshi also moved ahead of Bangladesh Mohammad Sharif (15 years, 116 days), Pakistan great Mushtaq Mohammad (15 years, 124 days) and former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed (16 years, 127 days).Youngest to debut in international cricket (FM teams)14 years 227 d – Hasan Raza (PAK) vs ZIM, Faisalabad, 199615 years 99 d – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Manchester, 2026 *15 years 116 d – Mohammad Sharif (BAN) vs ZIM, Harare, 200115 years 124 d – Mushtaq Mohammad (PAK) vs WI, Lahore, 195916 years 127 d – Aaqib Javed (PAK) vs WI, Adelaide, 198816 years 205 d – Sachin Tendulkar (IND) vs PAK, Karachi, 1989The occasion was full of anticipation as one of India’s brightest young talents went out to bat on the international stage for the first time. Although his stay lasted only 10 deliveries, Sooryavanshi gave an insight into his fearless approach.He scored 14 off 10 balls, hitting two sixes and adding two singles before being stumped by Jos Buttler out of the bowling of Will Jacks.His first maximum came against Jofra Archerwith the teenager using pace and bounce to fire England quickly over the boundary. He followed it up with another six off Josh Tongue, bowling the fast bowler over long-on with a shot reminiscent of the strokeplay that earned him his call-up to India.England captain Harry Brook responded by introducing spinner Will Jacks, who fooled the youngster with a wide, loopy delivery. Sooryavanshi moved up the track but failed to connect, allowing Buttler to complete the stumping.India posted 190/7 after that Tilak VarmaEngland’s late onslaught, but England chased down the target with four wickets in hand. Jacob Bethell anchored the chase with an unbeaten 76, while Harry Brook and Tom Banton also made significant contributions. Ravi Bishnoi’s expensive 17th over, which conceded 29 runs, was decisive as England reached the target with an over to spare.Despite the defeat, the day belongs to Sooryavanshi from a historical perspective. At just 15 years and 99 days, he became India’s youngest 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.