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India U-19 achieved a commanding 2-0 series victory over Australia U-19, clinching the Youth Test with a seven-wicket win. Following their ODI series whitewash, the young Indian side demonstrated exceptional bowling prowess, restricting Australia to low scores. Despite early stumbles in the chase, the lower middle order secured the target, highlighting India's strong depth.

India U19 batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi was controversially given out for 20 in the second Youth Test against Australia U19. The 14-year-old prodigy, who previously scored a century, protested the umpire's decision. Earlier, India's bowling attack, led by Henil and Khilan Patel, dismissed Australia for 135, giving India a slight first-innings lead.

Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket Zubin Barucha wants Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked to the Indian team. The 14-year-old has been dominating age-group cricket around the world.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, is India’s record-breaking prodigy - creating milestones in youth ODIs, T20s, and first-class cricket. Coaches like Zubin Bharucha and Vikram Rathour believe he’s ready to be “blooded” into India A or the senior team immediately. Grounded, fearless, and far ahead of his peers, Suryavanshi could be India’s next big superstar.

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hopped on a video call with Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour. Suryavanshi is currently in Australia with the India U19 squad, preparing for their second Youth Test. He recently scored a blistering 113 off 86 balls in the first Youth Test against Australia U19.

India U19 crushed Australia U19 by an innings and 58 runs in Brisbane, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's explosive 113, Vedant Trivedi's composed 140, and Deepesh Devendran's eight wickets.

The BCCI has mandated that Under-19 and Under-16 players must play at least one First-Class match to be eligible for the IPL from the 2026 season. This policy, finalized on September 28, aims to strengthen domestic cricket by ensuring young talents develop technical skills and mental resilience in longer formats.