The Economic Times

IPL 2026 Youngest Players: From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Ayush Mhatre; top 5 rookies to watch out for this year

Youngest Players in IPL 2026: The IPL 2026 season is headlined by a new generation of teenage cricketers, led by the 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Following India's Under-19 World Cup 2026 victory, franchises have heavily invested in youth, with Rajasthan Royals retaining Sooryavanshi for 1.10 crore and Chennai Super Kings securing Ayush Mhatre for 30 lakh.