Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Named Among Time100 Next Rising Stars
· Sports · BBC Sport, Indian Express
Fifteen-year-old Indian cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been featured on the 2026 Time100 Next list identifying the world's most influential rising stars. He is the youngest person included on the list and one of only seven athletes recognised by Time Magazine. Sooryavanshi made history in 2024 when Rajasthan Royals signed him at an IPL auction at age 13, subsequently becoming the youngest player to score a century in men's T20 cricket. The Time100 Next list highlights 100 emerging talents across sport, entertainment, politics, and business who are advancing their respective fields. Other athletes on the list include American football quarterback Arch Manning, NBA star Tyrese Maxey, and tennis player Alexandra Eala.
Why it matters
The recognition places a young Indian athlete on a prominent global platform, cementing his status as one of international cricket's most closely watched emerging talents.
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