2nd T20I: India expect young stars to shine in gloomy Irish weather | Cricket News

MALAHIDE: India will be hoping for clear weather and improved performances from rookies like Umran Malik as it clashed with Ireland in its second T20I and final match, here on Tuesday.
The rain reduced the score of the series to 12 extra time and it could have been another short game considering a rather bleak forecast for matchday.

Ruturaj Gaikwadi did not feature on Sunday due to a small calf and he could be the only change of eleven if the opener fails to regain full fitness.
With a full squad set to play in the T20 group stage against England next month, the final game against Ireland offers another chance for young players to showcase their abilities.
Feeling Pace Umran Malik will be among those looking to make an impact. It’s not fair to judge him by just one game on Sunday but he was everywhere, showing that his nerves are better.
It was the sixth inning, the ball was relatively new and 22 years old. Harry Tector took full advantage of Malik’s speed.

Skiers Hardik Pandya expressed that Malik was better off bowling with the old ball, only bringing him into play after playing strength.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar will most likely cause problems for the Irishman again given the conditions that allow him to move the ball in both directions. Avesh Khan didn’t hit the mark in the death match and he’ll be looking for a better performance.
Indian bowlers will be wary of the threat posed by Tector. The Irishman attracted a lot of attention with his fearless play in the first T20 after his team struggled a lot.
Some of the shots he played have received praise even from Indian players. Another explosive blow against the game’s factory could land Tector a life-changing IPL contract.
Hardik commented: “Some of the shots he played were impressive.
Ireland will be thrilled from the way they hit back with the bat but their pitchers will need to raise the game against a formidable batting formation.
The tempo drivers couldn’t find the right length at the start of the round, creating an easy boundary for the Indians.
Craig Young had the ball to shake and match and his fellow fast pitchers would be inspired by him to put on a better performance against the mighty Indians. It’s not every day they get to play against a team like India and they want to make the most of the opportunity.
Hardik and Hooda, who did well to open the scoring temporarily in Gaikwad’s absence, targeted Andy McBrine in the match that reached 21 runs. After a harsh lesson, McBrine will find a way to restrain the right-handers.
Suryakumar Yadav’s return to international cricket after an injury that lasted only one ball and he will aim to return with his consistent play.
Squad:
India: Hardik Pandya (captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh IyerDeepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra ChahalAxar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik
Ireland: Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Conor Olphert, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young