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India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Umran Malik Get Another Chance?

India on Sunday defeated Ireland by seven wickets to lead the two-match T20I series 1-0. The match in Dublin saw Indian batters being right on the money but it was certainly the bowling department of the visitors that failed to meet expectations. Ireland scored 108/4 against India in the rain-curtailed match that was reduced to 12 overs a side. Though India eventually won the game riding on a good batting performance, stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya will be looking for a better showing from his bowlers in the second T20I to be played on Tuesday.

India vs Ireland, 1st T2OI: Didn't want to risk playing Ruturaj Gaikwad as he had a calf niggle, says Hardik Pandya

Ireland as he picked up a calf niggle in the first half of the game. India chased down a 109-run target with relative ease in the rain-curtailed T20 against hosts Ireland on Sunday night.

India vs England: Mayank Agarwal to join India's squad ahead of Edgbaston Test as back-up for Covid-positive Rohit Sharma

Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the Indian squad in the UK as cover for skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been rendered doubtful for the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19. Rohit competed on the first day of the drawn warm-up game against Leicestershire before being placed under isolation. He had tested positive in a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). The 31-year-old Agarwal had missed out on making the 15-man squad for the game, starting July 1, but an opportunity has come his way as KL Rahul got injured just ahead of the South Africa series and now Rohit has contracted infection.

Mayank Agarwal To Join India Squad For England Test, After Rohit Sharma Tests COVID-19 Positive: Report

Opener Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the Indian squad in the UK as cover for skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been rendered doubtful for the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19. Rohit competed on the first day of the drawn warm-up game against Leicestershire before being placed under isolation. He had tested positive in a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). The 31-year-old Agarwal had missed out on making the 15-man squad for the game, starting July 1, but an opportunity has come his way as KL Rahul got injured just ahead of the South Africa series and now Rohit has contracted infection.

Watch: Ex-England Cricketers Play Dhol To 'We Will Rock You' In India vs Leicestershire Tour Game

As part of hosting India for their four-day tour game, Leicestershire showcased plenty of Indian culture through bhangra and dance to make the visitor feel more at home. And during the fourth day of the match, which ended in a draw, Leicestershire head coach Paul Nixon and Phillip Defreitas - both former England internationals - joined in the celebrations with the performers. As the speakers at the Uptonsteel County Ground blared the Queen classic 'We Will Rock You', Nixon and Defreitas tried to play along with the beats on the performers' dhols.

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India vs Ireland, 2nd T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Umran Malik Get Another Chance?

India vs Ireland, 1st T2OI: Didn't want to risk playing Ruturaj Gaikwad as he had a calf niggle, says Hardik Pandya

India vs England: Mayank Agarwal to join India's squad ahead of Edgbaston Test as back-up for Covid-positive Rohit Sharma

Mayank Agarwal To Join India Squad For England Test, After Rohit Sharma Tests COVID-19 Positive: Report

Watch: Ex-England Cricketers Play Dhol To 'We Will Rock You' In India vs Leicestershire Tour Game

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