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The Harare Sports Club dust has not yet settled but Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive performance from the Under-19 World Cup final against England through Battento the England team continues to spread across all cricketing domains. His 175 score which he achieved through 80 balls faced, created an exceptional performance which resulted in him breaking multiple record, with his 15 sixes and his strike rate which exceeded all limits of a championship match display against England’s top youth players who had proven themselves as capable, made all observers wonder why he, currently outside the Indian national team roster, does not play for them. The International Cricket Council (ICC) rules create The answer to this question.

Suryavanshi needs to overcome the ICC Minimum Age Policy which stands as his main obstacle to entering the senior Indian cricket team. The rule which became active in 2020, protects the mental and physical health of young athletes who need to reach 15 years of age before they can participate in international cricket matches.

Vaibhav was born on 27 March 2011. He remains 14 years old until his historic World Cup win which will take place in February 2026.

The national selectors will remain unable to select the southpaw until 27 March 2026, despite his ability to score 36-ball centuries for Bihar and his success in terrorizing IPL bowlers during his time with the Rajasthan Royals.

The U19 team has become his permanent team, despite his age disqualifying him from the senior team. The BCCI enforces a strict “One-Tournament” rule for the U19 World Cup. The policy seeks to prevent age-group specialists while maintaining a continuous stream of fresh talent for the organization.

Vaibhav has already achieved victory through his Player of the Tournament performance at the 2026 edition which prevents him from participating in the 2028 and 2030 marquee events, despite him remaining eligible for both events.

The opening batter’s rising popularity becomes evident when people study his record-breaking achievements from the past year.

U19 World Cup Final High: He achieved the highest U19 World Cup final score by making 175 runs from 80 deliveries against England.

World Cup Sixes Record: The 2026 tournament saw him establish a new record after he hit 30 sixes which exceeded Dewald Brevis’ existing record.

Global List-A Record: At the age of 14 years and 272 days he became the youngest player to score a List-A century in history.

Fastest 150 in History: He achieved a new world record by reaching 150 runs within 59 balls during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match.

IPL Century Milestone: He became the youngest player to score an IPL century at 14 years and 32 days when he made 100 runs off 35 balls for the Rajasthan Royals.

India A Pioneer: He became the first player to score a T20 century for India A, smashing a 32-ball hundred against the UAE.

Youth ODI Speed: He achieved a new record by scoring a Youth ODI century in 52 balls against England U19.

Youth Test Record: He reached the fastest Youth Test century by an Indian player with a 58-ball performance which stands as the second-fastest achievement in global history.

Domestic T20 Record: He became the youngest player to score a century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history by making 108 runs without getting out.

The “Suryavanshi Storm” is currently contained within the boundaries of domestic and franchise cricket. However, the countdown is on. The Indian cricket team will start preparing for its extensive matches because he will turn 15 years old before the upcoming 2026 October matches. His name will appear on a blue jersey as soon as he turns 15.