Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshiis set to achieve another major milestone in his rapidly rising career after being named in India's squad for the upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland. The 15-year-old prodigy has taken Indian cricket by storm with his fearless batting and remarkable consistency across multiple levels of the game.

Sooryavanshi first grabbed attention with his performances for Bihar before continuing his impressive run for India U-19 and India A. His aggressive approach and ability to dominate bowlers have made him one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket.

The left-handed batter enjoyed a dream Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, where he dismantled some of the best bowlers in the world, including Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc. His sensational campaign saw him finish as the tournament's highest run-scorer, earning the Orange Cap. He also won the Most Valuable Player award, finished with the most sixes in the competition, and collected several other accolades during a memorable season.

Ahead of his anticipated senior international debut, Sooryavanshi experienced a special moment when he received his first Team India jersey from the BCCI.

The youngster was overwhelmed after being handed the iconic No. 3 jersey, a number previously worn by several notable Indian cricketers.

Among the most prominent names to wear the No. 3 shirt is former India batter Suresh Raina. Renowned for his elegant stroke play, electric fielding, and match-winning abilities, Raina established himself as one of India's most dependable white-ball players.

His consistency in the IPL earned him the nickname ‘Mr. IPL’, as he recorded 300-plus runs in 12 consecutive seasons and played a key role in Chennai Super Kings' success.

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh also wore the No. 3 jersey during his international career. With more than 600 wickets for India across formats, Harbhajan was a vital member of several successful Indian teams, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup-winning squad.

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is another notable player associated with the No.

3 jersey. Having claimed more than 200 international wickets in white-ball cricket, Chahal has been one of India's most successful limited-overs bowlers.

Now, the prestigious No. 3 shirt passes to Sooryavanshi, who will hope to create his own legacy and continue his fearless brand of cricket on the international stage.

Now, the prestigious No. 3 shirt passes to Sooryavanshi, who will hope to create his own legacy and continue his fearless brand of cricket on the international stage.