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'Ireland hangover': Karthik on Shreyas Iyer's toss decision vs England

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.

3 Jul 2026 3:07 pm