Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in the history books on Saturday after becoming the second youngest cricketer to debut in international cricket among Full Member nations when the 15-year-old was handed India his maiden cap in the second T20I against England at Old Trafford.At 15 years and 99 days, Sooryavanshi surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing Indian record, which had stood since 1989 when the batting legend debuted at 16 years and 205 days against Pakistan in Karachi.Only Pakistan’s Hasan Raza, who made his international debut at 14 years and 227 days against Zimbabwe in 1996, sits above the teenage Indian on the all-time list. Sooryavanshi is also ahead of Bangladesh’s Mohammad Sharif (15 years, 116 days), Pakistan great Mushtaq Mohammad (15 years, 124 days) and former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed (16 years, 127 days).Youngest to debut in International cricket (FM teams)14y 227d – Hasan Raza (PAK) vs ZIM, Faisalabad, 199615y 99d – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (IND) vs ENG, Manchester, 2026*15y 116d – Mohammad Sharif (BAN) vs ZIM, Harare, 200115y 124d – Mushtaq Mohammad (PAK) vs WI, Lahore, 195916y 127d – Aaqib Javed (PAK) vs WI, Adelaide, 198816y 205d – Sachin Tendulkar (IND) vs PAK, Karachi, 1989The occasion was filled with anticipation as one of India’s brightest young talents stepped out to conquer the international stage for the first time. Although his stay lasted only 10 deliveries, Sooryavanshi gave a glimpse of his fearless approach.He scored 14 off 10 balls, hit two sixes and added two singles before failing to Jos Buttler from bowling to: Will Jacks.His first maximum came against Jofra Archer:with the teenager using pace and bounce to scoop England quickly over the boundary. He followed it up with another six from Josh Tongue, who launched the fast bowler into a long-on shot reminiscent of the strokeplay that earned him his India call-up.England captain Harry Brook responded by introducing off-spinner Will Jacks, who fooled the youngster with a wide, poor delivery. Sooryavanshi advances down the track but fails to connect, allowing Buttler to complete the stumping.India posted 190/7 afterwards Tilak VarmaA late onslaught, but England chase down the target with four wickets in hand. Jacob Bethell anchored the chase with an unbeaten 76, while Harry Brook and Tom Banton also made significant contributions. Ravi Bishnoi’s expensive 17th over, which fetched 29 runs, proved decisive as England reached the target with plenty to spare.Despite the defeat, the day belonged to Sooryavanshi from a historical perspective. At just 15 years and 99 days, he became India’s youngest international cricketer and the second youngest debutant in international cricket among All Member nations, joining an exclusive list that has remained unchanged for decades.