Belfast, June 29 -- India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has backed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as being absolutely ready for international cricket, while stressing the need for continuity and patience in team selection following India's 2-0 T20I series whitewash to Ireland, reported Cricinfo.

Speaking after the Men in Blue were whitewashed, ten Doeschate said there was no doubt about Sooryavanshi's potential at the highest level, but added that he would have to wait for his opportunity.

"He's absolutely ready to play international cricket, there's no doubt about that," ten Doeschate said, as quoted by Cricinfo.

Sooryavanshi was fast-tracked into the national T20I side after a spectacular IPL 2026 season, where he finished wit...