Cricket Ireland, on Thursday, August 17, made an exciting announcement for fans: tickets for the first two matches in the upcoming three-match T20I series against India are already sold out. Moreover, tickets for the third game are being snapped up quickly. The clash between Ireland and India is set to take place from August 18 to 23 at the famed Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin.
According to the official statement from Ireland's cricket governing body, "The first and second Men's T20 Internationals between Ireland and India are now sold out, with the third match selling quickly." For fans in the UK wanting to catch the live action, TNT spots have been confirmed as the official broadcaster for the 3-match T20I series.
Interestingly, this isn't India's first trip to Ireland in recent times. Just a year ago, in 2022, Hardik Pandya captained the Indian team, steering them to a 2-0 series win.
However, this year's series is creating more buzz, primarily due to Jasprit Bumrah's much-anticipated return. Bumrah, making a comeback post-injury, is set to lead a young brigade of Indian cricketers. His prowess was evident in a recent training video from Dublin that went viral, showcasing him delivering a deadly yorker and unsettling a batsman with a fierce bouncer. Fans and pundits alike are keenly observing Bumrah's performance in this series, especially considering India's impending Asia Cup and World Cup stints.
Moreover, the Ireland series will serve as a proving ground for upcoming stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jitesh Sharma, and Rinku Singh, all of whom are named in India's Asian Games 2023 squad.
Historically, India has maintained an unblemished record against Ireland in T20Is, boasting a 5-0 win ratio. This includes memorable wins under MS Dhoni in 2009 during the T20 World Cup in Nottingham and a 2-0 series triumph in Dublin in 2018 under Virat Kohli's leadership.
INDIA SQUAD FOR IRELAND SERIES
Jasprit Bumrah (Capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan.
INDIA TOUR OF IRELAND SCHEDULE
1st T20I at The Village in Dublin - Friday, August 18
2nd T20I at The Village in Dublin - Sunday, August 20
3rd T20I at The Village, Dublin - Wednesday, August 23.
