Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:56am on 10 Feb 2026,Tuesday Sports
After India’s Under-19 World Cup win, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s stunning 175* against England has sparked a loud debate about fast-tracking him into the senior Indian team. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor drew parallels with Sachin Tendulkar’s early rise, saying India “didn’t keep Tendulkar waiting” and pushing for Suryavanshi’s call-up, noting his extraordinary talent. However, selectors can’t yet include him in the senior side because ICC age rules require him to be 15 before playing international cricket — his birthday is in March 2026. The buzz underlines how exceptional his performances have been and the excitement surrounding his future. (PC: X)
