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'Ireland hangover': Karthik on Shreyas Iyer's toss decision vs England
Published 3 July 2026 ยท india
India's surprising decision to bat first in the opening T20I against England, despite overcast conditions, is attributed by Dinesh Karthik to a lingering 'Ireland hangover'
India's surprising decision to bat first in the opening T20I against England, despite overcast conditions, is attributed by Dinesh Karthik to a lingering 'Ireland hangover' from their recent series defeat. The team posted a strong 189/7 before rain abandoned the match. Captain Shreyas Iyer also achieved a personal milestone, crossing 5,000 international runs during his impressive knock.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 3:07 PM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 3:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's surprising decision to bat first in the opening T20I against England, despite overcast conditions, is attributed by Dinesh Karthik to a lingering 'Ireland hangover' from their recent series defeat.
The team posted a strong 189/7 before rain abandoned the match.
Captain Shreyas Iyer also achieved a personal milestone, crossing 5,000 international runs during his impressive knock.