Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will miss India's ODI series against England despite his explosive 94 from just 29 balls for India A against Sri Lanka. The 15-year-old's innings came with a strike rate over 300, setting a List A record for the fewest balls faced to reach that total. Sooryavanshi burst onto the scene this year, topping IPL batting charts with 776 runs and claiming both MVP and Emerging Player awards.

The Rajasthan Royals opener made history as the youngest IPL auction purchase at 13, bought for £105,000 in 2024. His omission from the 50-over format raises questions about India's selection strategy, especially with Jasprit Bumrah returning after a four-year ODI absence. Shubman Gill captains the side, with Virat Kohli included despite recent injury concerns. Yashasvi Jaiswal, fresh from an unbeaten 110 against Afghanistan, misses out but features as an injury replacement option.

India's squad reflects a balance between experience and youth as they build toward the 2027 World Cup. The three-match ODI series begins July 14 at Edgbaston, following five T20 internationals starting July 1. Sooryavanshi will feature in the T20 leg of the tour, giving him international exposure ahead of future opportunities.

The decision suggests selectors view his talents better suited to the shorter format initially, though his record-breaking innings demonstrated clear 50-over potential that could force a rethink if opportunities arise.