Bumrah, who made a comeback within the sequence after a protracted 11-month damage layoff, took 4 wickets within the two matches performed within the sequence, at a mean of 9.75.
“Very completely happy to be again and play some cricket. Irritating while you’re ready for a recreation to occur. Didn’t see this coming, climate was fantastic within the morning,” Bumrah mentioned within the post-match presentation about his comeback and the rain.
On captaining the second-string Indian staff, Bumrah mentioned that it was an honour.
“An honour to steer the aspect, everybody was very keen and enthusiastic. Everytime you get a chance to steer your aspect, anybody would love to try this. As a cricketer, you all the time need accountability,” Bumrah mentioned about his captaincy.
When requested about his damage layoff, Bumrah humorously replied that it was not one yr.
“All good, no complaints. Not one yr (out of the staff), 10-11 months (he jokingly corrects presenter Alan Wilkins). Makes my job simpler when gamers are so assured, they usually inform me what to do,” Bumrah added.
Eire captain Paul Stirling mentioned that hosts have a number of positives from the sequence.
“Simply intervals of fine cricket from us in patches. A number of positives, but it surely’s about ending these video games off. Hopefully we’ll take these learnings. Sensible to have India over and play in entrance of fine crowds right here. Would’ve been happier if we may’ve obtained some recent faces on the market tonight. It is a buildup now for the subsequent kind of 10 months,” Stirling mentioned.
