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Indian cricket is heading towards another major transition, and this time, all the spotlight is on the 15-year-old wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The teenage sensation recently landed in Sri Lanka with the India A team for the upcoming one-day tri-series this month.
After dominating the IPL 2026, Vaibhav is all set to be seen in the India jersey in the upcoming one-day tri-series involving Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A. India A will also play two multi-day matches against Sri Lanka A, with the squad for the red-ball fixtures to be announced soon.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appears disturbed in Sri Lanka
As the one-day tri-series is set to get underway on June 9 in Dambulla, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi landed in Sri Lanka with the India A squad, but he did not look excited or his usual cheerful self.
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In the viral photos and videos across social media platforms, the youngster appeared quiet and disappointed. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not seem comfortable and looked slightly frustrated while interacting with fans and posing for photographs with them.
Actually, the pressure around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has grown massively over the last few months. From being a promising youngster to becoming one of the most talked-about names in world cricket, the left-handed batter’s life has changed completely.
To manage this, Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder was observed closely monitoring the 15-year-old prodigy during the IPL 2026. So, many have now been slamming the BCCI for not appointing someone who could guide and help him.
This is the exact reason, Rajasthan Royals had Romi bhinder trail Vaibahv like a shadow.
But this BCCI viz filled with incompetent nepo products and political clowns, which doesn’t have the foresight to appoint a guardian alongside him. @BCCI @JayShah @MithunManhas pic.twitter.com/u03IbwwKXK
— Gangadhar (@gangadhar_11) June 5, 2026
As soon as Vaibhav Suryavanshi arrived in Sri Lanka, he looked a bit upset. There was sadness and slight frustration visible on his face. He also seemed bothered by the fans, and his disappointment was clearly noticeable while taking pictures with them.👀 pic.twitter.com/8H48R1VLld
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) June 5, 2026
Shreyas Iyer set to become India’s T20I captain as selectors plan massive shake-up
Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team is preparing for a fresh chapter in the T20 format. Just a few months after leading India to T20 World Cup glory, Suryakumar Yadav has reportedly lost the captaincy role, with Shreyas Iyer emerging as the new leader for the shortest format.
A similar thing happened when Rohit Sharma’s successful Champions Trophy campaign was followed by a leadership change, with Shubman Gill taking charge of the ODI side. The Indian selectors are all set to meet at the BCCI headquarters on June 6, and they are expected to make a big call on Shubman Gill continuing to be India’s Test and ODI captain.
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The selectors are likely to finalize the future direction of India’s T20 team, keeping in mind the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. India is expected to field a strong team to defend its gold medal, and several young players could find themselves under serious consideration.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi force his way into Team India?
Well, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has forced his way into selection discussions after producing one of the most incredible IPL seasons ever. But the biggest question is whether the 15-year-old will find a place in the upcoming T20I squad, as there have been so many options at the top of the order.
However, if they opt for a rotation policy, he can get his chance. Vaibhav finished IPL 2026 as the leading run-scorer with 776 runs in 16 matches. He averaged 48.50 and scored at a stunning strike rate of 237.31. The RR batter also created history by smashing 72 sixes in a single season.
