Sooryavanshi only Indian athlete named in TIME 100 Next 2026 list

Team India opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in TIME magazine's TIME 100 Next 2026 list, which recognises the "world's most influential rising stars". Notably, the 15-year-old is the only Indian athlete on the list. "This year's list-makers are pushing boundaries, creating new possibilities, and advancing their fields and communities around the world," Time CEO Jessica Sibley said.