India, March 26 -- Even at 14 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sits amongst the most powerful hitters that Indian cricket and the IPL have to offer. His 35-ball century in last season's tournament was only the start, as he has continued to plunder massive runs and huge innings at various levels in the year that has followed.

The teenage sensation made his India A debut late in 2025, participating in the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup tournament under the captaincy of Jitesh Sharma. That was an opportunity for Sooryavanshi to rub shoulders with a set of players who are on the outskirts of the Indian team, and also indicates the promise he shows - but significantly, gave Sooryavanshi access to a senior dressing room early in his career.

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