Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to use separate changing room during England tour under ECB safeguarding rules

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use a separate changing room during India's upcoming T20I tour of England owing to safeguarding regulations for underage athletes. The move comes as the teenage prodigy prepares to become India's youngest international cricketer when the Men in Blue begin their white-ball assignments against Ireland and England. The regulations are part of safeguarding policies enforced jointly by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which prohibit players under the age of 16 from using adult changing rooms. Consequently, Sooryavanshi will have his own facilities at all venues during the five-match T20I series in England.

However, he will

still be allowed inside the Indian dressing room during matches and an participate in team meetings and tactical discussions, with the restriction applying only before and after games when players change attire. The ECB is working closely with the BCCI, venue safeguarding officers and India's team liaison officials to ensure all protocols are followed. Sooryavanshi's parents are also accompanying him on tour and will stay at the same hotel as a special arrangement made because of his age. The youngster heads into his maiden senior assignment on the back of a remarkable rise, having enjoyed a prolific IPL season and recently smashing a 29-ball 94 for India A against Sri Lanka A, further underlining his immense potential.

🚨 VAIBHAV TO HAVE HIS OWN FACILITIES. 🚨 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have his own facilities at all venues as the ICC and the ECB prohibit under 16s using adult changing rooms. (The Guardians). pic.twitter.com/1eE5WQ5nXd

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 24, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi holds India T20I jersey as he looks forward to debut for India

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was all smiles as he proudly held up his India T20I jersey ahead of his much-anticipated international debut. The 15-year-old prodigy, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise in Indian cricket over the past year, is on the verge of becoming India's youngest men's T20I cricketer during the upcoming white-ball tour of England. The youngster shared his excitement after receiving the national colours, describing it as a dream come true. Images of Sooryavanshi posing with the jersey quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and former cricketers congratulating the teenager on reaching a significant milestone so early in his career.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receiving India jersey... goosebumps worthy 🥵 pic.twitter.com/5wmbtqzzav

— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@rajabetsindia) June 23, 2026

Sooryavanshi earned his maiden senior call-up following an exceptional run of performances in domestic cricket, age-group tournaments and the IPL. The left-handed batter grabbed headlines with his fearless strokeplay and remarkable composure against seasoned bowlers. He further strengthened his case for national selection with a blistering 29-ball 94 for India A against Sri Lanka A, underlining his ability to dominate attacks at a higher level. India's team management has shown immense faith in the youngster's potential, viewing him as one of the country's brightest prospects in white-ball cricket. Despite his age, Sooryavanshi has displayed maturity beyond his years and is expected to bring an aggressive approach at the top of the order. With the India jersey finally in his hands, Sooryavanshi now awaits the moment he steps onto the field to represent the country and fulfil a lifelong ambition.