Confusion swept across the scene as the toss unfolded for the 2024 T20 World Cup clash between India and Ireland. Envision the spectacle: these two cricketing giants battling it out in the tournaments debut match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday June 5.
Ravi Shastri, former Indian head coach, hosted the toss ceremony before the match and was his usual lively self. David Boon, the match referee, was there, as were Rohit Sharma and Paul Stirling, both captains. Rohit was assigned the task of tossing the coin.
After the coin dropped to the ground, Boon originally thought that Stirling had called it correctly, but then declared that Rohit had won the toss. The entire scenario left the viewers perplexed.
Watch the moment in the video below:
“Preparation’s been alright, we’re managing ourselves in these new conditions”- India captain Rohit Sharma
After winning the toss, Rohit Sharma chose to bowl first in gloomy circumstances. He then gave insight on their preparations for the competition, saying:
“We’re going to bowl first. Preparation’s been alright, we’re managing ourselves in these new conditions. Has been a bit challenging but we’re all professionals at the end of the day, got to get on with what’s in front of you.”
Rohit Sharma
He continued:
“We’ve played the warm-up game on a similar pitch, we understand what to expect from the pitch and conditions overall. At the end you have to use your experience. Got to adapt with what’s in front of us. The sport brings new challenges and we’re up for it. Not sure about the conditions, having a score in front of us will be ideal.”
Rohit Sharma
Regarding the Indian team’s playing lineup for the match, Rohit Sharma added:
“We’re playing four seamers, including Hardik, two spinning all-rounders in Axar, Jadeja. Guys missing out are Sanju, Yashasvi, Kuldeep and… one more.”
Rohit Sharma
