India, June 25 -- Going by popular opinion, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make his India debut on Friday in the opening T20I against Ireland in Belfast. If he does, the 15-year-old will become India's youngest-ever international debutant, surpassing the record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who made his debut at 16 during the 1989 tour of Pakistan.

But if that historic moment arrives, Ireland are determined to ensure it does not become a fairytale.

Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker, who was appointed full-time skipper last week, admitted he is fascinated by the prospect of a 15-year-old playing international cricket in the modern era.

"It's pretty incredible for them to have a 15-year-old in their team. I didn't think that was ever going to be...