“We have to leave behind what has happened”: Shreyas
Apart from this victory, the Ireland team set another record in this match. They posted their second-highest score against India; previously, in 2022, they had scored 221 runs against Team India. On India’s bowling and the match slipping away, newly appointed captain Iyer said, “I think our bowlers bowled very well in the beginning. They got swing and seam movement and took some wickets. We allowed the batsmen to play straight shots through the middle of the ground, even though we knew the boundaries were very short.”
“However, when we needed to restrict runs in the end, considering the kind of start we got, a target of 140 runs would have been excellent. As a captain, it was a good start. We have to leave what has happened behind. We have learned a lot from this match and will try to enter the next match with full strength and renewed enthusiasm.”
Prasidh Krishna registers unwanted record in first T20I against Ireland
Prasidh Krishna shelled out the most expensive spell by an Indian bowler against Ireland in T20I history, conceding 57 runs in his 4 overs. Taking place during the 1st T20I in Belfast, his spell proved costly as Ireland handed India their first-ever international defeat. He was hammered for 27 runs in a single over (the 17th) by Gareth Delany. This became the most expensive over bowled by an Indian against Ireland in T20Is. Previously, in a 2023 T20 match against Australia, he had conceded 68 runs in four overs. Krishna’s expensive spell allowed Ireland to surge late in the innings, shifting the momentum and ultimately helping the hosts secure a historic victory.
Ireland registers 2nd highest T20I score against India
Ireland made history by defeating India by 34 runs in the first T20 International of the two-match series here on Friday, relying on aggressive batting followed by disciplined bowling led by Matt Hollard (3/28). This is Ireland’s first win against the current T20 champions India in any format. With this, they took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Apart from this victory, the Ireland team set another record in this match. They posted their second-highest score against India; previously, in 2022, they had scored 221 runs against Team India.
Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother Shahid Akhtar passes away
Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother Shahid Akhtar has passed away. Shoaib confirmed the sad news in a social media post. Several prominent Pakistani figures and former cricketers have expressed their condolences over the death of Shahid Akhtar. Shoaib Akhtar wrote on social media, “I am deeply saddened to inform you that my elder brother Shahid Akhtar has passed away.” Shahid was buried in the H-8 cemetery in Islamabad. A prayer service was held to pay tribute to Shahid, attended by prominent figures from Pakistan’s political and sports worlds.
Bollywood actor John Abraham buys team in European T20 Premier League
Bollywood actor John Abraham has a keen interest in sports. After acquiring teams in various sports leagues, Abraham has now invested in cricket as well. Recent reports indicate that he has invested in a team within the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), which is set to kick off on August 26. He has purchased the Rotterdam-based team in partnership with others.
The inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League is still two months away. Ahead of the launch, news has emerged that Bollywood superstar John Abraham has invested in the Rotterdam Dockers team, becoming a co-owner. His partners in this venture include Jonty Rhodes, Heinrich Klaasen, Faf du Plessis, and Madhukar Shree. Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan is a co-owner of the ETPL and is actively encouraging fellow Bollywood actors—in addition to cricketers—to get involved with the league.
For more news & updates, follow The Crichub on X and YouTube
