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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History as India's Youngest T20 Captain
✍️ Sportstar
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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India has appointed 21‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the captain of its men's T20 team, setting a new record for the youngest leader in the format.
India announced on Monday that 21‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will take charge of the men's T20 team, becoming the youngest captain in the country’s history.
Sooryavanshi, who has previously led the under‑19 side to a World Cup final, brings a blend of aggressive batting and sharp fielding to the role.
The decision comes ahead of the upcoming series against Australia, where the team will test its new leadership in high‑pressure matches.
Sooryavanshi, who has previously led the under‑19 side to a World Cup final, brings a blend of aggressive batting and sharp fielding to the role.
The decision comes ahead of the upcoming series against Australia, where the team will test its new leadership in high‑pressure matches.