Irish pacer Jai Moondra from India has joined the ranks of admirers of teenage batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as he insists the youngster’s age should not be a barrier to his international dreams.Speaking during an interaction with broadcasters ahead of the second T20I in Belfast, Mudra was asked about the buzz surrounding Sooryavanshi and whether the teenager’s performance has caught the attention of the Irish cricket fraternity. The left arm pacemaker responded very strongly.“They say age is just a number. He is playing for India and will get a cap soon. We have seen that he has huge potential. Age ko chodhiye woh bohot bada dhamaka bhi kar shkta hai (Age should not be a worker as he has the ability to create something special). Everybody knows what he can do and everybody wants to see him play. Now, let’s see if he has a chance,” Mudra said.watch:Sooryavanshi’s name is increasingly being discussed as India looks to bounce back from a disastrous defeat against Ireland in the first T20I.Even though India suffered a disappointing 34-run defeat in Belfast on Friday, the match turned out to be a memorable moment for Mudra himself. The Tonk-born pacer made his international debut for Ireland and played a key role in the hosts’ international victory over India.The 29-year-old made an immediate impact, dismissing Sanju Samson on the first ball and then came back to remove Shivam Dube at the end of the innings. His impressive figures of 2/25 in four overs highlighted Ireland’s bowling discipline.With India facing a must-win match in the second and final T20I, Sooryavanshi’s name will inevitably emerge as a potential option if the management decides to change the batting order. If Mudra’s assessment is anything to go by, the teenager’s talent has attracted attention far beyond India’s borders.
