“A series win against India would be very special.” Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker fires warning after historic win in Belfast |: Cricket News:
NEW DELHI: Ireland captain: Lorcan Tucker set his sights on a bigger prize after guiding his side to a historic first-ever victory over India in men’s international cricket, declaring that sealing a series win against the reigning T20 world champions would be “very special.“Fresh from Ireland’s shock 34-run win in the opening T20I in Belfast on Friday, Tucker was careful not to get carried away but admitted the chance to cap off a famous series win at home had already ignited the dressing room.“Absolutely, yeah. A series win at home against India would be pretty special,” said Tucker after the game. “I think the young people really want to come back here. The energy right now is amazing, the people are so good, so special.”
“We scraped and stayed in the game”
Tucker described the win as one of the best moments in Irish cricket, especially considering it was against the two-time defending T20 World Cup champions.“It’s a very special one. Credit to the guys,” he said. “We scrapped that game. We had some tough times in it, but we stuck with it. We worked hard, we worked hard, and we were lucky to get the reward in the end.”ALSO READ: The curse of world champions strikes again as India suffer historic shock in IrelandIreland looked in trouble at 36 for 3 after India’s seamers made full use of the conditions, before Tucker continued the innings with a composed 50 from 36 deliveries.Reflecting on his crucial partnership with Gareth Delany, who exploded for 49, Tucker praised India’s disciplined bowling before explaining how Ireland had patiently rebuilt.“India were very good at the start. They stuck to their heights and never wavered. It was almost like a Test match at one stage.
The debutants earned praise from the captain
Tucker also reserved special praise for debutants Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard, whose five-wicket haul dismantled India’s batting line-up.“I think we learned a lot from how India bowled. We told the youngsters to stick to those lengths as well, and they showed their skill, accuracy and ability to execute plans. Full credit to them.”He added that the result reflects years of hard work behind the scenes.“Beating the world champions at home is extra special. Both debutants are fantastic, but it’s also a credit to everyone behind the scenes at Cricket Ireland.India, led by new captain Shreyas Iyer, were bowled out for 148 after Ireland posted 182 for 9, leaving Tucker and his side one win away from a landmark series win against one of world cricket’s biggest powers.
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