Jai Moondra praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of T20I in Belfast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Jai Moondra, an Ireland pacer of Indian origin, expressed admiration for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the second T20I match against India in Belfast. Moondra stated that Sooryavanshi's age should not hinder his potential to succeed internationally. He emphasized the teenager's ability to deliver outstanding performances, following his own impressive debut where Moondra took 2/25, including the wicket of Sanju Samson. Ireland aims for its second successive victory after its shock win over India in the first T20I. India, needing a win to level the series, may consider Sooryavanshi for a batting lineup change.
- •Moondra claimed 2/25 on his international debut for Ireland.
- •Ireland secured its first-ever victory against India in the first T20I.
- •Sooryavanshi is viewed as a rising star in Indian cricket.
- •The second T20I is scheduled in Belfast after India's 34-run loss.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — 'Age ko chhordiye': India-origin Ireland pacer Jai Moondra makes big Vaibhav Sooryavanshi admission - Watch
"India-origin Ireland pacer Jai Moondra has backed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying "age is just a number" and insisting the youngster has the potential to produce something special. Moondra's praise came after his dream debut for Ireland, where he claimed 2/25, including the wicket of Sanju Samson, helping Ireland register their first-ever international win over India.
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