India Cricket Stars 1980s Trend: Indian cricketers found a fun way to join the latest social media craze, with several star players getting an unexpected trip back to the 1980s through a viral photo trend. With the Men in Blue preparing for their upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was among the players who got to see their photographs transformed with a retro-inspired look. The teenager appeared amused by his throwback version, offering fans an entertaining glimpse of his reaction as he checked out the vintage-style image.

Vintage vibes. Priceless reactions. 😂

🎥 #TeamIndia takes on the 1980s trend 😉 - By @RajalArora #AFGvIND pic.twitter.com/nSaClHHdyn

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 12, 2026

Sooryavanshi Gets A Retro Makeover

VAIBHAV Sooryavanshi has become one of the most closely followed young names in Indian cricket.

Having been busy with the Duleep Trophy tournament, his participation in the trend added another light-hearted moment to his growing public profile.

The teen prodigy's modern-day photograph was given a distinctly old-school treatment, creating an appearance inspired by the fashion and visual style associated with the 1980s.

Abhishek, Axar, Samson Join The Fun

Sooryavanshi was not the only India player to embrace the throwback craze.

Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Sanju Samson also had their photographs recreated in the popular retro style.

The transformations gave the players dramatically different appearances, making the images feel as though they had been taken several decades earlier.

The trend has become increasingly popular across social media, with users experimenting with vintage photography, classic fashion and other elements associated with the 1980s.

For the Indian cricketers, the makeover offered a welcome break from the usual training and match-day routine.

The T20I series against Afghanistan kicks-off this Sunday, September 13, and will feature two more matches on the 15th and 17th.

All three fixtures will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, which interestingly, Afghanistan acting as the hosts against India in India itself.