The much-anticipated match between Ireland and India is scheduled to take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
Irish skipper Paul Stirling expressed his frustration as his team was denied access to the pitch ahead of their match against India, hindering their ability to analyze the conditions and make informed decisions regarding their playing XI Stirling mentioned the importance of inspecting the pitch before finalizing the squad and stated that the team would have to wait until the last moment to make crucial selections. He acknowledged India as a formidable opponent but expressed confidence in Ireland’s ability to deliver a strong performance.
Stirling acknowledged the challenge posed by India, highlighting their quality bowlers and recent IPL performances. Despite the tough competition, he emphasized the importance of a solid performance for boosting team morale and preparation for upcoming matches.
Stirling expressed his eagerness to play a cricket game in New York, a unique experience for both teams. He conveyed the squad’s anticipation for the match and the opportunity to showcase their skills on an unfamiliar ground.
India and Ireland squads:
Team India:
Rohit Sharma (c),Hardik Pandya (vc) ,Yashasvi Jaiswal,Virat Kohli,Suryakumar Yadav,Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk),Shivam Dube,Ravindra Jadeja,Axar Patel,Kuldeep Yadav,Yuzvendra Chahal,Arshdeep Singh,Jasprit Bumrah,Mohammed Siraj
Reserves: Shubman Gill,Rinku Singh,Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan
Ireland: Paul Stirling (c),Mark Adair,Ross Adair,Andrew Balbirnie,Curtis Campher,Gareth Delany,George,Dockrell,Graham Hume,Josh Little,Barry McCarthy,Neil Rock,Harry Tector,Lorcan Tucker,Ben White,Craig Young