After U19 World Cup triumph, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's father hopeful of India call-up
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Under-19 World Cup heroics have sparked fresh calls for a senior India future. After his record-breaking final knock, his father believes the teenage star's India cap is only a matter of time.
India's 14-year-old batting superstar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father, Sanjiv Sooryavanshi believes his son’s Under-19 World Cup heroics could soon open the door to an India senior-team call-up. Speaking after India’s title triumph, he said Vaibhav’s historic final knock not only made the family, but also the entirety of Bihar and the country proud.
Speaking to ANI after India’s 6th U19 World Cup win on Friday, Vaibhav’s father Sanjiv Sooryavanshi said the family was overwhelmed with pride and believed his son’s hard work would eventually take him to the highest level.
U19 World Cup Final: Highlights | Scorecard
"Every player played well; they played well throughout the tournament, and what Vaibhav did today was historic. We are feeling very proud after winning the World Cup. Our country is happy, and everybody is celebrating this win. With the blessings of Bihar and all the country, he is doing hard work, and he will definitely play for India one day," he said.
"Yes, it definitely a very big win, and my son is involved in that victory, which is in itself a very big thing for us. Winning a World Cup is an achievement, and I saw the 1983 World Cup as a kid; now seeing my kid win a World Cup trophy gives me double the happiness. He has brought fame to Patiala and India, and he has contributed well in each and every match, which in itself is a very big achievement for us. We will celebrate big after he comes to India," Sanjiv Sooryavanshi added.
How did India win the U19 World Cup 2026?
India were crowned world champions in men’s Under-19 cricket for a sixth time after producing a final of overwhelming authority, dismantling England by 100 runs at the Harare Sports Club on February 6. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India piled up a colossal 411 for 9 before bowling England out for 311 to seal one of the most emphatic title wins in tournament history.
At the centre of it all was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vaibhav’s stunning 175 was far more than just a match-winning effort. On the grandest stage of junior cricket, he produced an innings that felt like an announcement to the world. With fearless intent and complete control, the left-hander ripped through England’s attack and turned the final into a one-sided spectacle.
He reached his hundred in just 55 balls, the second-fastest century ever recorded in Under-19 World Cup history, after already flying to a 32-ball fifty. And once he crossed three figures, he only grew more ruthless. The next burst was even quicker, with his second fifty coming in only 23 deliveries, as England ran out of ideas and the scoreboard kept racing ahead.
By the time he was dismissed, Vaibhav had struck 30 boundaries, including 15 sixes, with 150 of his runs coming purely through fours and sixes. He became the youngest centurion in Under-19 World Cup history, set a record for the highest individual score in a final, and powered India to the highest total ever recorded in a title clash.
Chasing an impossible 412, England never truly found their footing despite a lone fighting century from Caleb Falconer. India’s bowlers kept chipping away, ensuring the chase never became a contest.
How has Vaibhav Suryavanshi's rise been?
Vaibhav’s rise had been on the radar long before this tournament began. He entered the Under-19 World Cup carrying the tag of a rare teenage phenomenon, already holding an IPL contract at the age of 13 and having delivered standout performances against Australia in junior cricket.
During the U19 World Cup, there were a few instances where he threatened big scores without fully finishing them, and some quiet doubts started to surface. But the final left no room for debate, as he scripted a historic moment with his blistering knock.
Now, with a World Cup medal around his neck and records tumbling at just 14, the conversation has shifted quickly. It is no longer about whether he will reach the senior India team — it is about when that moment arrives.
India's 14-year-old batting superstar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s father, Sanjiv Sooryavanshi believes his son’s Under-19 World Cup heroics could soon open the door to an India senior-team call-up. Speaking after India’s title triumph, he said Vaibhav’s historic final knock not only made the family, but also the entirety of Bihar and the country proud.
Speaking to ANI after India’s 6th U19 World Cup win on Friday, Vaibhav’s father Sanjiv Sooryavanshi said the family was overwhelmed with pride and believed his son’s hard work would eventually take him to the highest level.
U19 World Cup Final: Highlights | Scorecard
"Every player played well; they played well throughout the tournament, and what Vaibhav did today was historic. We are feeling very proud after winning the World Cup. Our country is happy, and everybody is celebrating this win. With the blessings of Bihar and all the country, he is doing hard work, and he will definitely play for India one day," he said.
"Yes, it definitely a very big win, and my son is involved in that victory, which is in itself a very big thing for us. Winning a World Cup is an achievement, and I saw the 1983 World Cup as a kid; now seeing my kid win a World Cup trophy gives me double the happiness. He has brought fame to Patiala and India, and he has contributed well in each and every match, which in itself is a very big achievement for us. We will celebrate big after he comes to India," Sanjiv Sooryavanshi added.
How did India win the U19 World Cup 2026?
India were crowned world champions in men’s Under-19 cricket for a sixth time after producing a final of overwhelming authority, dismantling England by 100 runs at the Harare Sports Club on February 6. Led by Ayush Mhatre, India piled up a colossal 411 for 9 before bowling England out for 311 to seal one of the most emphatic title wins in tournament history.
At the centre of it all was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vaibhav’s stunning 175 was far more than just a match-winning effort. On the grandest stage of junior cricket, he produced an innings that felt like an announcement to the world. With fearless intent and complete control, the left-hander ripped through England’s attack and turned the final into a one-sided spectacle.
He reached his hundred in just 55 balls, the second-fastest century ever recorded in Under-19 World Cup history, after already flying to a 32-ball fifty. And once he crossed three figures, he only grew more ruthless. The next burst was even quicker, with his second fifty coming in only 23 deliveries, as England ran out of ideas and the scoreboard kept racing ahead.
By the time he was dismissed, Vaibhav had struck 30 boundaries, including 15 sixes, with 150 of his runs coming purely through fours and sixes. He became the youngest centurion in Under-19 World Cup history, set a record for the highest individual score in a final, and powered India to the highest total ever recorded in a title clash.
Chasing an impossible 412, England never truly found their footing despite a lone fighting century from Caleb Falconer. India’s bowlers kept chipping away, ensuring the chase never became a contest.
How has Vaibhav Suryavanshi's rise been?
Vaibhav’s rise had been on the radar long before this tournament began. He entered the Under-19 World Cup carrying the tag of a rare teenage phenomenon, already holding an IPL contract at the age of 13 and having delivered standout performances against Australia in junior cricket.
During the U19 World Cup, there were a few instances where he threatened big scores without fully finishing them, and some quiet doubts started to surface. But the final left no room for debate, as he scripted a historic moment with his blistering knock.
Now, with a World Cup medal around his neck and records tumbling at just 14, the conversation has shifted quickly. It is no longer about whether he will reach the senior India team — it is about when that moment arrives.