Rahul Dravid would be a happy man with the way Team India started their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday (June 5). The Men in Blue won the toss and elected to bowl first, bowling the Irish side out for 96. While Jasprit Bumrah was at his lethal best, finishing with figures of 2/6 off his 3 overs, Hardik Pandya (3/27 off his 4 overs) and Arshdeep Singh (2/35 off his 3) were equally impressive.
In response, even though India did lose Virat Kohli, who had come out to open along with Rohit Sharma, early, India chased down the target with 46 balls remaining. Captain Rohit Sharma top-scored with 52 off 37 while Rishabh Pant scored 36* off 26 as India handed a 8-wicket defeat to the Irish. Bumrah was adjudged the Player Of the Match.
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After India's win over Ireland, Team India head coach Dravid was spotted cheering for the New York Yankees in a baseball game. The picture of Dravid along with other members of India's coaching staff was shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on their official social media handle.
"India head coach Rahul Dravid and other members of staff in attendance for @yankees game 🏏⚾ #T20WorldCup," the post was captioned.
Take a look at the viral post here:
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India To Take On Pakistan On June 9
After India's win over Ireland in their T20 World Cup 2024 tournament opener, they will meet arch-rivals Pakistan in their next encounter at the same venue. While India have already started off their campaign, Pakistan will begin their campaign against co-hosts USA in their first match later on June 6 (Thursday) before the India encounter.