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The Cricket Ireland High-Performance Centre chief Graeme West has admitted that the Ireland National Cricket Team is already preparing special plans for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the upcoming two-match T20I series, starting on June 26 in Belfast.
West believes that the young Indian batter’s incredible IPL 2026 form has made him a major threat. Vaibhav has enjoyed a stunning rise over the last two IPL seasons with the Rajasthan Royals and became one of the most talked-about young players in the world.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dream IPL 2026 season earns him maiden India call-up
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL 2026 campaign was simply extraordinary and Rahul Dravid urged fans not to compare the teenager with others. The left-handed opener finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 776 runs in 16 matches at a breathtaking strike rate of 237.30. His fearless style and record-breaking performances earned him a maiden India call-up.
At just 15 years and 71 days old, the young opener became the youngest male cricketer ever to receive a call-up to India’s senior national team. The selectors have named in India’s T20I squads for the Ireland and England tours as well as the 2026 Asian Games.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL form forces Ireland to prepare srong strategy
Ahead of India’s Ireland tour, Graeme West revealed that the Irish team is well aware of Vaibhav’s sensational performances, so the coaching staff and analysts are working hard to prepare strategies to keep the Indian sensation in check in the upcoming T20I series.
Graeme West was quoted as saying by Revsportz: “We followed the IPL very closely and saw how well he performed. It certainly felt like there was a good chance he would be selected. His inclusion definitely adds extra profile and attention to the series.
Playing against the world champions is already a major challenge, and having a young player in such good form only increases that challenge. It will also increase public interest and media attention around the games. Our analysts will undoubtedly be working hard to develop plans for him before he arrives in Belfast.”
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi effect! Ireland expect huge surge in ticket demand for India T20I series
The Cricket Ireland High-Performance Centre chief also noted that India’s tour had already created huge excitement and admitted that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s inclusion will attract even more fans and increase demand for the remaining tickets for the T20I series.
West added, “The interest generated by India’s visit was already significant before his selection. Ticket sales reflected that. However, if any tickets remain available, his inclusion will certainly create even more demand. We’re expecting full houses for both matches, which is fantastic for our players.”
“One of our challenges is creating the kind of atmosphere and pressure that players experience at World Cups. Playing in front of packed crowds helps our players learn to handle those situations. We’re looking forward to these two games on many different levels.”
Notably, Vaibhav is currently making headlines in the Tri-Nation One-Day Series in Sri Lanka with his fearless batting for India A. After scoring 14 against Sri Lanka A in the first match, the 15-year-old smashed 44 off just 22 balls with nine boundaries against Afghanistan A.