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Explained: Why did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi miss the 2026 U19 Asia Cup despite being 15?
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Despite his status as a standout performer during India's successful 2026 U19 World Cup campaign in Zimbabwe, where he scored 439 runs and struck a 175-run knock in the final, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was excluded from the U19 Asia Cup squad. This decision aligns with a BCCI policy established in 2016 that restricts players to a single appearance at the ICC U19 World Cup, regardless of their age.
Since that tournament, the 15-year-old has transitioned to senior international cricket, debuting in T20Is against England and New Zealand. He is currently part of the India A roster for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup competition.
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