‘Age ko chodhiye’: India-origin Irish pacer Jai Moondra makes a big admission to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Watch | Cricket News
Indian-born Irish pacer Jai Moondra has joined the growing list of admirers of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that the youngster’s age should not be an obstacle to his international ambitions.Speaking during an interaction with broadcasters ahead of the second T20I in Belfast, Moondra was asked about the buzz surrounding Sooryavanshi and whether the teenager has attracted attention in Irish cricket circles. The left-arm pacer was emphatic in his reply.“They say age is just a number. He is playing for India and could soon earn an international cap. We see that he has great potential. Age ko chodhiye woh bohot bada dhamaka bhi kar shkta hai (Age should not be a factor because he is capable of producing something special). Everyone knows what he can do, and everyone wants to see him play. Now, let’s see if he gets the opportunity,” Moondra said.Take a look:The praise comes at a time when Sooryavanshi’s name is increasingly being discussed as India look to bounce back from a shock defeat in the opening T20I against Ireland.While India suffered a disappointing 34-run loss in Belfast on Friday, the match turned out to be a memorable occasion for Moondra himself. The Tonk pacer, who made his international debut for Ireland, played a crucial role in helping the hosts register their first international win over India.The 29-year-old made an immediate impact, dismissing Sanju Samson with the first ball of his spell before returning to remove Shivam Dube later in the innings. His impressive figures of 2/25 from four overs underlined Ireland’s disciplined bowling effort.With India facing a must-win clash in the second and final T20I, Sooryavanshi’s name has inevitably come up as a potential option if the management decides to shake up the batting order. And if Moondra’s rating is anything to go by, the teenager’s talent is already commanding attention far beyond India’s borders.
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