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Shreyas Iyer Predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Will Dominate Indian Cricket
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:26
Shreyas Iyer Predicts Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Will Dominate Indian Cricket
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debuted for India at 15 under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy in 2026, playing eight T20Is.
- •The young left-handed batter has scored two half-centuries and won a Player of the Series award in T20Is.
- •Vaibhav is the youngest Indian gold medalist in Asian Games history, contributing to India's win in the 2026 Asian Games semifinals and final.
- •Shreyas Iyer believes Vaibhav will dominate Indian cricket when his opportunity arises, describing him as silent but destructive on the field.
- •Iyer emphasizes interacting with Vaibhav about his life outside cricket, noting his charming personality and positive dressing room presence.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut for India as a 15-year-old during a T20I match against England in Manchester on July 4, 2026, under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Indian gold medallist in Asian Games history after being part of India’s 2026 squad and playing in the semifinals and final against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Shreyas Iyer predicted that when his time comes, the young left-handed batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is going to dominate Indian cricket.
