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Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 15-Year-Old Indian Cricketer Makes 'TIME 100 Next' List, Breaks Sachin's Record
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News18•01-10-2026, 14:21
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 15-Year-Old Indian Cricketer Makes 'TIME 100 Next' List, Breaks Sachin's Record
- •Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 15, is the only Indian athlete on 'TIME' magazine's 'TIME 100 Next' list.
- •He is the youngest on the list and one of only seven athletes selected globally.
- •Debuted in Ranji Trophy at 12 and signed by Rajasthan Royals for 1 crore before IPL 2025.
- •Set IPL record for fastest century and surpassed Chris Gayle's sixes record as season's top scorer.
- •Became India's youngest male international T20 cricketer at 15, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.
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At 15 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest person and the only Indian athlete included in TIME magazine's annual 'TIME 100 Next' list under the 'Phenom' category, which highlights rising global stars.
After being signed for 1 crore rupees, Vaibhav scored 252 runs in his first season including a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans. In his second season, he became the highest run-scorer with 776 runs, hitting 72 sixes to break Chris Gayle's record.
In July, Vaibhav made his T20 international debut for India against England in Manchester at just 15 years old, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record to become the youngest male cricketer to play international cricket for India.
