ENG vs IND 2026: ‘History has been created’ - Internet celebrates Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut

After a long wait, teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has finally received his maiden call-up to the senior Indian men's team and is all set to make his debut in the second T20I against England on July 4 at Old Trafford, Manchester.

The 15-year-old earned his place after producing outstanding performances in the Under-19 World Cup, the Emerging Asia Cup, and the domestic circuit for Bihar. His consistent run-scoring and fearless batting made him impossible to ignore, eventually paving the way for his first senior national call-up. With his debut, he is set to become the youngest cricketer ever to represent India in international cricket.

The left-handed batter also enjoyed a dream IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals, finishing as the tournament's highest run-scorer to win the Orange Cap. He was named the Most Valuable Player after dominating some of the world's best bowlers, including Mitchell Starc, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

The second T20I presents another major opportunity for the youngster to prove himself on the international stage. He is expected to face England's formidable bowling attack featuring Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, and Will Jacks. With the opening T20I ending in a no result because of rain, the second match has become crucial for both teams as they look to gain the upper hand in the series.

Here’s how the internet reacted to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic international debut: