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Indian cricket’s new star, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, is all set to make his international debut today. The first match of the two-match T20 series between India and Ireland is to be played on June 26 in Belfast. The selection of Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the Indian team that took the field under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer has surprised and excited everyone. However, hosts Ireland have already made their strategy clear to stop the young sensation.
Ireland’s special strategy to stop Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Ireland’s experienced all-rounder George Dockrell made it clear in the pre-match press conference that his team is ready to deal with the aggressive batting of Vaibhav along with the Indian team. Dockrell said, “Vaibhav is definitely a very talented player. Reaching the international level at such a young age is a testament to his ability, but we will not give him any special treatment. Our plans will be the same as for the other Indian batsmen. We are aware of his strengths and we are fully prepared to put him under pressure.”
India’s ‘new era’ under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer
This series is like a new chapter for the Indian team, where Shreyas Iyer is taking the reins of the team as the T20 captain. The Indian team has a great mix of youth and experience. This tour is also a big opportunity for Ireland to test itself at the world level. According to Dockrell, the Ireland team is also now going through a transformation, with the team identity being revamped with the addition of some new faces. Playing against world champions India is the best way for Ireland to gauge their preparations.
Ireland has confidence in Larkan’s captaincy
Dockrell spoke openly about the change of captain in the Ireland team. Praising Larkan’s captaincy, he said, “Larkan is a very clear-thinking and calm captain. He understands cricket deeply and inspires every player in the team to take responsibility for himself. The team’s T20 cricket is expected to become stronger under his captaincy.” There is every possibility of a tough competition between the two teams in this match to be held in Belfast, where on one hand India will want to maintain its supremacy, while on the other hand Ireland will try to cause an upset with its new strategy.
