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Young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently became India’s youngest international debutant, said he is “overwhelmed by all messages” after his historic achievement. The 15-year-old thanked fans and well-wishers for their support, calling the experience “unreal” and expressing gratitude while promising to continue performing for the country.

Manchester (UK), July 5: Fifteen-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made history by becoming India’s youngest international cricket debutant during the second T20I against England, has thanked all his “well-wishers” for the love and support and vowed to do well for the country “every single time”.

Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent India across formats, as well as the youngest debutant from a Test-playing nation in T20I history. Sooryavanshi, who was included in India’s playing 11 for the ongoing second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday, became India’s youngest debutant at 15 years and 99 days. He has now broken the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar (Test debut at 16 years 205 days; ODI at 16 years 238 days) and Piyush Chawla (Test debut at 17 years 75 days).

The hard-hitting batter’s first innings in international cricket lasted just 10 balls, in which he scored 14 runs with two sixes.

Following the match, he posted a story on Saturday thanking his well-wishers for all their love and support and expressed gratitude at being given a chance to represent his country at the highest level. He also vowed to “give his best” in national colours every single time.