Updated On: 05 June, 2024 07:11 AM IST | New York | R Kaushik
Having worked on their skills away from the spotlight at Cantiague Park, Rohit Sharma’s men will believe they are battle-ready against an Irish side that has sometimes run them close, but lost all seven head-to-heads so far

India captain Rohit Sharma (left) and Virat Kohli (right) practice on the eve of the T20 World Cup tie against Ireland in New York yesterday. Pics/PTI
All other things being equal, Ireland shouldn’t pose India the fiercest of challenges, but especially in 20-over cricket, all other things are seldom equal.
India’s latest quest for their first world title since 2011 will kick off at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday when they enter the fray at the T20 World Cup. Having quietly worked on their skills away from the spotlight at Cantiague Park for much of the last week or so, Rohit Sharma’s men will believe they are battle-ready against an Irish side that has sometimes run them close but lost all seven head-to-heads between the teams.