India vs Ireland - 5 things to look forward to
After 4 wins in as many matches, India’s World Cup campaign shifts from Australia to co-hosts New Zealand. And with the change in surroundings, comes a lot of lateral movement to deal with. The world champions will come face-to-face with a spirited Irish side.While many want to call it an easy outing for India, some would disagree after watching Ireland’s recent performances. The Associate nation are currently in the quarter-final places having won 3 of their 4 matches by beating West Indies, UAE and Zimbabwe while succumbing to defeat at the hands of The Proteas.Here are five things to look forward to from this clash:
#1 Stuart Binny\'s inclusion
After getting a lot of exposure during the tri-series Down Under, Stuart Binny’s role in the Indian setup has been restricted to warming the benches. But come Tuesday, things might change for the Karnataka all-rounder. His exploits with the bat will be crucial lower down the order and his bowling may prevent India from leaking runs in the middle overs
Considering Ravindra Jadeja’s indifferent form with the bat, and the conditions favoring a seam bowling all-rounder, Binny might just get a look in and become the second in his family, after father Roger Binny, to play for India in a World Cup match.