Jai Moondra, who is from Ireland, has joined the growing list of fans of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that the youngster’s age should not be a hindrance to his international ambitions.Speaking at a press conference ahead of the second T20I in Belfast, Mr Moondra was asked about the Sooryavanshi incident and whether the youngster’s performance had caught the attention of Irish cricket circles. The left-hander confirmed in reply.“They say age is just a number. He is playing for India and soon he can win the world cup. We have seen that he has great potential. Age ko chodhiye woh bohot bada dhamaka bhi kar shkta hai (Age should not be a factor because he can do something special). Everyone knows what he can do, and everyone wants to see him play. Now, let’s see if they get a chance,” said Moondra.Watch:The accolade comes at a time when Sooryavanshi’s name is being discussed more and more as India look to bounce back from a stunning defeat in the opening T20I against Ireland.While India endured a heartbreaking 34-run loss in Belfast on Friday, the match turned out to be a memorable moment for Moondra himself. The Tonk-born pacer, who made his international debut for Ireland, played a crucial role in helping his hosts register their first international win against India.The 29-year-old reacted quickly, dismissing Sanju Samson with the first ball of his innings before coming back to dismiss Shivam Dube later on. His impressive figures of 2/25 from four overs underlined Ireland’s successful campaign.With India facing a must-win encounter in the second and final T20I, Sooryavanshi’s name has emerged as a possible option if the management decides to change the batting order. And if Moondra’s assessment is anything to go by, the youngster’s talent is already eyeing India’s borders.
