Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, July 4 -- Just 15 years, three months and seven days.

At an age when most teenagers are still figuring out school schedules and weekend plans, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked out in India's colours, becoming the youngest player ever to make an international appearance for the country.

On Saturday at Old Trafford, the teenage batting sensation from Samastipur, Bihar, officially began what many believe could be one of Indian cricket's most extraordinary journeys.

The youngster, who had already become one of the biggest talking points of the IPL with his fearless strokeplay, received his maiden India cap ahead of the second T20I against England.

Vice captain Tilak Varma handed him the cap after an emotional address f...