\n“I think initially, the bowlers were bowling well. They got lateral movement, and they got a couple of wickets as well. So we got a tremendous start, but in between, we lost execution. We made them hit straight down the ground, where we know that the dimensions are pretty small. But then, yeah, the bowlers, when we had to shut down the overs, they were brilliant as well. So I thought 140 would have been an amazing score considering the start that we got to chase. But nonetheless, it\u2019s a great experience over here. We got to play in these conditions, got a fair idea about the wicket, and yeah, great start as a captain. [On whether rustiness after a long break played a part and the focus ahead of the next game] Yes, definitely. We\u2019re going to forget what\u2019s happened. Definitely a lot to learn from this game and see to it that we come out in the next game all guns blazing. [On the bowling performances of Harshit Rana and Shivam Dube] Yes, certainly. They were getting help up front at the start, and Shivam, he has bowled crucial overs in the past. So I always back him, and I\u2019ve played with him in the domestic circuit as well. I know his strengths and weaknesses. And Harshit Rana, he bowled phenomenal. Coming out of an injury to perform at this level and showcase this sort of talent, it\u2019s simply brilliant. [On his message to the team after the defeat] I think you can\u2019t take anything for granted. You can\u2019t just turn up and win matches. You have to work hard and see to it that you\u2019re in that moment. Like I mentioned earlier, you\u2019ve got to stay in the present and see to it that if you\u2019ve got that opportunity to squeeze the opponent, we\u2019ve got to do that. And yeah, never take any moment or situation lightly. [On bouncing back in the next match] Yes, looking forward to it.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nLorcan Tucker – Ireland Captain\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n“It was pretty special. But just credit to the lads. I think we scrapped through that game. We had some tough periods in it, but we stayed in it. And we were diligent, and we worked hard. And we were lucky to get the reward in the end. [On scoring another fifty as captain] I have no idea why. I\u2019m sure it will be broken the next day. But yeah, it\u2019s started nicely for me. [On recovering from 36 for 3 and his partnership with Gareth Delany] Yeah, I think India bowled really well at the start. I think they bowled really good lengths. They didn\u2019t really waver from them. They stuck at them, found it challenging to hit good shots. It nearly felt like a Test match at one stage. But I think we tried to stay in the game, build a partnership, and then took our opportunities when they came a bit later. [On where this win ranks among Ireland\u2019s biggest victories] I think it\u2019s pretty special, I think, to beat the world champions at home, first game of the season, T20 cricket. But credit\u2019s due to the lads. I think we had two debutants there who put in absolutely outstanding performances. I think to all the work that goes in behind the scenes, Cricket Ireland, everyone\u2019s very dedicated, and I think that\u2019s why we like to try and bring these results and support everyone. [On the performances of the two debutants] I think they were really dogged. I think we learned a lot from how India bowled in the first innings. They didn\u2019t really stray from their lengths. I think we tried to tell the lads to do that as well, and they just showed their skill and their accuracy and their ability to stay in that spot and make it challenging for their batters. So absolute credit to them, but credit to themselves. They worked so hard, and they were able to execute their plans, what we asked of them. [On the chance to seal a series win against India in the next match] Absolutely, yeah. A series win at home against India would be pretty special. I think the lads are absolutely mustard keen to get back here. I think the energy today was fabulous, the crowd were brilliant, so special.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n