Why Suryavanshi will not enter Team India’s changing room (Photo-GETTY IMAGES)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has reached Ireland. Team India has to go on a tour of England after the T20 series against Ireland where they have to play ODI and T20 series. 15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi can make his international debut on this tour. If this happens, he will become the youngest Indian to play international cricket. However, before his debut a very interesting news is coming out. According to the media of England, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will not be able to change clothes in the dressing room of Team India. Suryavanshi will have to be given a separate special dressing room due to which there is a rule of ICC and England Cricket Board.
Why will Vaibhav Suryavanshi not be able to use Team India’s dressing room?
ICC and England Cricket Board have rules that players under 16 years of age cannot use the changing rooms of adult players. Therefore, Suryavanshi will get a separate changing room at every venue in England, where her parents will also be there. Vaibhav Suryavanshi Will be allowed to enter India’s dressing room only during matches and team meetings.
This rule is applicable in football also
Let us tell you that this rule is strictly followed in the sports of England. Arsenal’s Max Doman was given a separate changing room till last season. Only when he turned 16 in December 2025 was he allowed to change in the dressing room of his fellow players. The same rule will apply in the case of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the ECB official has also confirmed this. The ECB told the Guardian that this rule is followed in England. Vaibhav will have to stay with his family during the entire tour. They will have to stay in the same hotel. It is possible that they may even live in the same room.
A record will be made for the youngest debut
Whether Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets a chance in the T20 series against Ireland or not, he can definitely debut in the five-match T20 series against England. Since his arrival in Team India, there is tremendous discussion about him in England. Many veteran players of England want to see the talent of Vaibhav Suryavanshi with their own eyes.
