Former England player Graeme Swann believes England could face a major challenge if young pacer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is handed his long-awaited India debut in the upcoming T20I series, describing the youngster as a batsman who looks “unplayable” in the near future. Although Sooryavanshi is still in India, he has become one of the most talked about names in Indian cricket. After missing out on the T20I defeat to Ireland, speculation is rife as to whether the 15-year-old will get his international cap against England. India enter the five-match series looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ireland, and the selection debate has intensified. Many are questioning why Sooryavanshi, despite his amazing performances in the IPL, is still waiting for his international debut. Swann agreed to prepare such a player Rajasthan Royals The opener is not straightforward, saying that England’s bowlers have little evidence that anyone has been harassing him. “It is difficult to prepare a player like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He is still new to international cricket, but he has already played two seasons of IPL. That means there are videos available. Some of the English players may have thrown him in IPL. But the truth is, no one has done very well against him so far. He has looked almost unplayable,” Swann said on JioStar. While Swann expects England’s attack to be a tough test, he feels that one bowler may be a little more equipped than the rest to open up the youth ranks. The first off-spinner emphasized Jofra ArcherTeaming up with Sooryavanshi at Rajasthan Royals, means the English pacer has gained valuable experience watching and shooting him in IPL matches. “One brother who may have a little luck is Jofra Archer. He saw Sooryavanshi from the cage, throwing him in the net, and watched him closely. He probably saw more of him than anyone else,” he added. Sooryavanshi forced his way into the Indian team after an impressive IPL 2026 season with Rajasthan Royals. The left-handed opener finished as the tournament’s top run-scorer with 776 runs, scoring at an incredible rate of 237.30. His memorable campaign included a century, five-five and six leading in 72 matches, which cemented his reputation as one of India’s most successful young players and earned him international attention. With India looking for a solution after the Ireland series, attention will also be on the team sheet when the England series begins, as fans wait to see if Sooryavanshi will get the chance to make the international stage.
