‘Not really surprised’: Ex-India cricketer on shock Ireland defeat, explains why

 Former India batter Ambati Rayudu wasn’t surprised by India’s T20I series loss to Ireland, citing the team’s lack of preparation for the challenging conditions post-IPL. He highlighted technical issues with batters struggling to adapt from flat pitches. Rayudu also advised patience with young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, emphasising learning over immediate debut, and anticipates better batting conditions in England. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu wasn’t surprised by India’s T20I series loss to Ireland, citing the team’s lack of preparation for the challenging conditions post-IPL. He highlighted technical issues with batters struggling to adapt from flat pitches. Rayudu also advised patience with young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, emphasising learning over immediate debut, and anticipates better batting conditions in England.