India could encounter a banana skin fixture.
India could encounter a banana skin fixture.
Though some criticize them as "old wine in new bottle," a group of legendary Indian cricket players will stop at nothing to deviate from their antiquated model when they play Ireland in Wednesday's T20 World Cup opener in New York.
The group is aware that it is a little underdone, but there is still some disagreement around the ideal combination for a drop-in virgin strip. Scoring won't be as easy as it was during the Indian Premier League's final few months, as seen by the games played thus far.
The baggage that comes with being a favorite among those who ultimately fall short is, however, a greater cause for concern.
While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have both won global awards, a number of other "once in a generation" cricket players, such as Jasprit
While Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have both won global awards, a number of other "once in a generation" cricket players, such as Jasprit
Neither Bumrah nor Ravindra Jadeja has lifted one yet, but they would be happy to do so at last.
The most moving image from the ODI World Cup last year was of a heartbroken Rohit silently making his way up the stairs of the Narendra Modi Stadium dressing room after the match, all the while trying to keep his teary eyes hidden from the television cameras.
In addition, Kohli was unable to direct anything more than a short glance in the direction of the platform housing the trophy following his 765 crucial runs.
Even though India has trusted its most seasoned group of players, it is indisputable that this current group has failed at the last two hurdles far too frequently. The best players don't always add up to form the best squad.
The most moving image from the ODI World Cup last year was of a heartbroken Rohit silently making his way up the stairs of the Narendra Modi Stadium dressing room after the match, all the while trying to keep his teary eyes hidden from the television cameras.
In addition, Kohli was unable to direct anything more than a short glance in the direction of the platform housing the trophy following his 765 crucial runs.
Since it's not hard to guess that Rohit won't be around for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and the 50-over World Cup in South Africa in 2027, it's safe to say that at 37, this will be his final World Cup in the white-ball format.
In the lung-opener, India will face a very brave Irish squad that includes some excellent T20 players like Paul Stirling, Josh Little, Harry Tector, and Andy Balbirnie.
With a sluggish outfield and a slow track at
With the exception of Bumrah, India's pace attack appears a little lackluster without the incomparable Mohammed Shami. However, their spinners are far superior to the Irish team's.
Just as Indians are at the top, at times having too many options isn't the ideal option. They will most likely have to give up Yashasvi Jaiswal in order to accommodate team captain Rohit and their best batter, Virat Kohli.
In the practice match, Rishabh Pant's batting at No. 3 was like a breath of new air, and Hardik Pandya's bowling form will tell us how India does in this tournament.
Pandya took a long time on Monday at the Cantiague Park nets to bowl to Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, and Kohli.
The Indian squad may also try to play Shivam Dube and add another spinner to the lineup if he can bowl at least three overs per day.
In the lead-up to the World Cup, Ireland has defeated Pakistan in their home arena, proving once again that they are not really underdogs in this sport.
Balbirnie, Stirling, and Tector are a formidable combination, although Little has very little IPL experience with the Gujarat Titans.
The 'Green Shirts' represent the treacherous surface that Rohit and his team must avoid before facing the more renowned 'Green Jerseys' on the weekend.