NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut on Saturday? This is the biggest question ahead of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The young batting sensation was awaiting his first senior appearance in India despite earning a call-up after a sensational IPL 2026 season. Now, a cryptic Instagram post has only added to the excitement among fans.Sooryavanshi shared a photo of himself batting in the blue India jersey on his Instagram story with a simple two-word caption: “New chapter.” The post quickly went viral, with many believing it could be a hint that his long-awaited debut in India is around the corner.The teenager has been one of the hardest-working players during India’s practice sessions in England. He spent long hours in the nets and looked in good touch with the bat. Although the team management repeatedly said that they did not want to face the youngster, Sooryavanshi continued to impress with his fearless batting approach.The left-handed opener had a stellar IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals. He scored 776 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 237.30, earning his first senior India call-up.
However, he is still waiting for his first international appearance. Sooryavanshi was not included in either of the two T20Is against Ireland and also missed out on the opening T20I against England, which ended without a result after rain interrupted England’s chase.With the series still wide open, all eyes will now be on India’s team selection. And after Sooryavanshi’s ‘new chapter’ post, the excitement surrounding his possible debut is only stronger.