India, June 7 -- Michael Vaughan has backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India selection with a stunning claim, saying the 15-year-old is currently the best T20 player in the world.

Sooryavanshi was named in India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Ireland and England, with Shreyas Iyer appointed captain. The call-up came after a record-breaking IPL season in which the Rajasthan Royals opener scored 776 runs, broke Chris Gayle's single-season sixes record, and was named both the MVP and Emerging Player of the season.

Vaughan, speaking on Sky Sports, said the selection was fully justified and pointed to Sooryavanshi's ability to produce his biggest performances under pressure.

"I think he's the best T20 player in the world. Absolute...