IND vs IRE Live: IND vs IRE T20 Series – India all-rounder Deepak Hooda was given a new role in the first T20I against Ireland. The youngster cashed in on the opportunity and scored a match-winning 47 enabling the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad was not felt at the top. Hooda said ‘it was challenging but batting in IPL powerplay helped me ease into the challenge.’ The all-rounder mixed caution with aggression and thrived in his new role as the opener of the team. Follow IND vs IRE Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
On a chilly Dublin evening ❄️❄️Chahal TV 📺returns with a special featuring @HoodaOnFire who opened the innings for #TeamIndia – by @RajalArora
P.S. Bring on some more sweaters for @yuzi_chahal 😁
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2022
IND vs IRE LIVE: Deepak Hooda relishes OPENING role, says ‘It was challenging but batting in IPL inside powerplay helped me ease into the challenge
IND vs IRE Live: Hooda relishes opening role, says Ishan’s blitz helped me ease into innings – While answering Chahal’s question about his first time experience in opening in T20, Hooda said “I accepted the challenge head-on and Ishan’s blitz at the top helped me ease into the innings. After being watchful initially, Hooda started to attack when skipper Hardik Pandya walked in. The LSG all-rounder was the aggressor of the two and made sure India didn’t face any hurdles in a smallish run-chase.
IND vs IRE LIVE: Deepak Hooda relishes OPENING role, says ‘It was challenging but batting in IPL inside powerplay helped me ease into the challenge
IND vs IRE Live: Hooda likely to open in the second T20 as Ruturaj Gaikwad doubtful starter
- Hooda is likely to open in the second T20I as well as Ruturaj Gaikwad has suffered a minor niggle in his calf.
- With such a superlative performance, the all-rounder’s confidence must be sky-high.
- Hooda will look to make his case strong if given a chance to open in the second T20I against Ireland.
- In place of Gaikwad, Sanju Samson is likely to be named in the playing XI.
IND vs IRE LIVE: Deepak Hooda relishes OPENING role, says ‘It was challenging but batting in IPL inside powerplay helped me ease into the challenge
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