India Names 13-Year-Old Sooryavanshi to T20 Squad; Suryakumar Yadav Removed as Captain

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed a major reshuffle of the national T20 squad, headlined by the inclusion of 13-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. In a concurrent move, the board has removed Suryakumar Yadav from his position as captain, ending his tenure as the leader of the shortest format. Historic Youth Selection The selection of Sooryavanshi makes him one of the youngest players ever called up to a senior national T20 roster. The left-handed opener recently gained global attention after becoming the youngest player ever purchased in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. His elevation to the national side indicates a drastic shift toward long-term youth integration by Indian selectors. The decision to replace Suryakumar Yadav follows a period of tactical review by the BCCI. Yadav, who assumed the captaincy following the retirement of several senior players, has been stripped of the leadership role as the board seeks a new direction for the team ahead of upcoming international series. Leadership Transition While a permanent successor to Yadav has not been officially confirmed in the initial squad announcement, the removal signals an…