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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Rob Smyth

India beat Ireland by eight wickets: T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 – as it happened

Rohit Sharma powered India towards victory over Ireland in New York before retiring hurt.
Rohit Sharma powered India towards victory over Ireland in New York before retiring hurt. Photograph: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC/Getty Images

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India captain Rohit Sharma’s reaction

[On his arm/shoulder] I’m okay, just a little sore.

[On the pitch] We didn’t know what it would be like. It was all about getting used to the conditions which is why we wanted to bowl first. I don’t think the wicket settled down when we batted. There was enough there for the bowlers. But all in all, to get two points is important. When there’s enough in the pitch you have to stick to your basics, think about bowling in Test match cricket and try to hit those lengths consistently.

[On the next game against Pakistan] I don’t know what to expect from the pitch. We’ll prepare as if conditions are going to be like that. We need to regroup and understand what we all need to do.

[On his fifty] It was scratchy but it’s good to spend some time in the middle. Hopefully we can play a similar brand of cricket against Pakistan – and get those two points as well.

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