The wait was lastly over for India’s star batter Rinku Singh after he was named within the enjoying XI towards Eire for the primary T20I of the three-match sequence. Rinku’s India debut was at all times across the nook ever since his spectacular efficiency within the Indian Premier League 2023, enjoying for Kolkata Knight Riders. Friday turned out to be a special occasion for Rinku as he was handed an India cap to see his dream come true. In the meantime, right-arm pacer Prasidh Krishna, who has already performed 14 ODI matches for India, additionally made his T20I debut together with Rinku.

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Congratulations Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna as they obtain their caps from captain Jasprit Bumrah #TeamIndia | #IREvIND pic.twitter.com/JjZIoo8B8H

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 18, 2023

The primary T20I towards Eire additionally sees India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah make a return to worldwide cricket after an 11-month break on account of damage.

“We’ll bowl first, very glad to be right here. The climate appears to be like beautiful. I really feel good, trying ahead to play some cricket. You realise what you have been lacking, very glad to be again. We count on nothing wanting a combat from Eire. As a quick bowler, I hope the pitch does one thing. We have now two debuts – Rinku and Prasidh Krishna. Informed them to simply get pleasure from their cricket,” mentioned Bumrah, who’s India’s captain for the three-match T20I sequence towards Eire, after the toss.

Eire skipper, Paul Stirling, after the toss, mentioned: “Wanting ahead to going on the market. We have now had run in Scotland, let’s have a look at what we will present as we speak. That is the start of the street to 2024 and the World Cup. We’re bringing Craig Younger in as we speak, excited to see what the additional pacer can do on this observe.”