Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gets Rashid Khan’s Big Praise Amid IND vs AFG T20I Series

Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s former T20I captain, has been astounded by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi‘s exceptional skill and fearless approach at an astonishingly young age.

At Old Trafford, Sooryavanshi received his India T20I uniform at the age of 15 years and 99 days, breaking the record for the youngest international debutant in India since Sachin Tendulkar’s 1989 Test debut.

In July 2026, the teenager received his India T20I cap and has since made a significant impression on the international stage, earning the Player of the Series award during the tour of Zimbabwe.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi most recent performances and their influence

Rashid acknowledged that he was not as gifted as Sooryavanshi at the age of 15. The Gujarat Titans’ vice-captain praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi effortless ability to clear the ropes, despite his youth.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has yet to participate in any of the three T20I matches that are currently underway between India and Afghanistan. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have performed admirably as the opening combination.

Nevertheless, India may wish to provide Sooryavanshi with the opportunity to play his first international game in his country, as the series has already been secured.