‘I am chodhiye’. India-born Irish pacer Jai Moondra makes big inroads with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Watch |: Cricket News:
India-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 a barrier 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’s exploits have attracted attention in Irish cricket circles. The left-arm pacer was forceful in his reply.“They say age is just a number. He is playing for India and will 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 can do something special). Everyone knows what he can do, and everyone wants to watch him play. Now, let’s see if he gets the chance,” said Moondra.See:The praise comes at a time when Sooryavanshi’s name is being talked about a lot as India look to bounce back from a shock opening T20I defeat against Ireland.While India suffered a disappointing 34-run defeat in Belfast on Friday, the match turned out to be a memorable occasion for Moondra himself. The Tonk-born pacer, making his international debut for Ireland, played a key role in helping the hosts register their first ever international win against India.The 29-year-old made an immediate impact, dismissing Sanju Samson on the very 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 encounter in the second and final T20I, Sooryavanshi’s name will inevitably emerge as a potential option should the management decide to shake up the batting order. And if Moondra’s assessment is anything to go by, the teenage talent is already garnering attention far beyond India’s borders.
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