Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes England could face a formidable challenge if teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is handed his long-awaited India debut in the upcoming T20I series, describing the youngster as a batsman who has looked “almost unplayable” in recent times. Although Sooryavanshi has yet to feature for India, he has become one of the most talked about names in Indian cricket. After getting knocked out during the T20I series loss to Ireland, speculation has intensified as to whether the 15-year-old will finally receive his maiden international cap against England. India enter the five-match series looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ireland, and the selection debate has intensified. Many have asked why Sooryavanshi, despite his incredible exploits in the IPL, is still waiting for his international debut. Swann admits to preparing for a player like him Rajasthan Royals The opener was far from blunt, saying that England’s bowlers had little evidence that anyone had ever been able to trouble him. “It is difficult to prepare for a player like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He is new to international cricket, but he has played two seasons in the IPL. That means there is video footage available. Some of England’s bowlers might have bowled to him in the IPL. But the truth is, no one has had much success against him so far. While Swann expects England’s attack to face a stern test, he feels that one bowler could be better equipped than others to win the teenage opener. Highlighted by the former off-spinner Jofra Archer:Sooryavanshi’s association with Rajasthan Royals, suggests that the England speedster has gained valuable insight by watching and bowling to him in the IPL sessions. “The one bowler who has a slight advantage is Jofra Archer. He sees Sooryavanshi from the dugout, hits him in the nets, and watches him closely. He probably sees more than anyone else,” he added. Sooryavanshi forced his way into the Indian squad after an impressive season in IPL 2026 with Rajasthan Royals. The left-handed opener finished as the highest run-scorer in the competition with 776 runs, scoring a remarkable strike rate of 237.30. His memorable campaign included a century, five half-centuries and a tournament-leading 72 sixes, cementing his reputation as one of India’s brightest young batting talents and earning him his first national call-up. With India looking for a response after the Ireland series, attention will once again be on the team sheet when the England series begins, while fans wait to see if Sooryavanshi finally gets a chance to make his international debut.