Shreyas Iyer's first T20I captaincy ended in defeat as Ireland beat India by 34 runs in Belfast. Iyer joined Kohli, Pant, and Gill in losing their captaincy debut. Ireland's historic win marked their first against India in men's international cricket.
India-born left-arm pacer Jai Moondra debuted for Ireland in a T20I against India in Belfast, having moved to Ireland in 2021 to pursue a Master's degree and subsequently joining Leinster Cricket Club.
15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi trained with the senior Indian cricket team in Belfast, ahead of a potential T20I debut against Ireland. If selected, he would become the youngest Indian male international cricketer, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.
Thirteen Years After His T20I Debut, The 36-Year-Old Is Still Adapting, Still Succeeding In A Format Increasingly Hostile To Bowlers
