Team India’s opener Rohit Sharma feels that if they managed to beat Ireland 2-0 in the ongoing T20I series, it will be a massive confidence booster for the team ahead of the crucial England tour, which starts on July 3.
Speaking to Shikhar Dhawan — during a chat which was posted by BCCI.tv — Sharma reiterated the fact that playing against England on their home grounds will be a big challenge for the team, so they will look to sign off in Ireland with a victory and take that momentum over to the England series.
“After this (second T20I) we have a challenging tour against England, so this is a good preparation for the England tour. And hopefully, if we perform good against Ireland in the second match, a victory will give us confidence for the England tour,” Sharma said.
Sharma slammed a scintillating 97 in the first match to help the visitors win by 76 runs.
Commenting upon his own form, Sharma said: “It felt good playing for India after a long time. We strung together a big partnership and won the match.”
India take on Ireland in the second match on Friday at Malahide Cricket Club Ground in Dublin.
