Expectations damage: Gujarat Titans star Rahul Tewatia reacts after India snub for Ireland tour

Hardik Pandya will lead India, whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named as vice-captain for the Ireland T20I collection. The power-packed squad consists of Rahul Tripathi and Sanju Samson.

Rahul Tewatia (proper) with David Miller throughout an IPL match. (Courtesy: PTI/BCCI)

HIGHLIGHTSIndia and Ireland will play two T20Is later this monthBCCI named Hardik Pandya as India captain for the collectionIndian group consists of Rahul Tripathi and Sanju Samson

Gujarat Titans star Rahul Tewatia expressed his disappointment after being ignored from India group for the upcoming two-match T20I collection in opposition to Ireland later this month.

Hours after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) introduced the T20I squad, Tewatia posted a cryptic tweet. The 29-year-old mentioned “Expectations hurts”, hinting his disappointment after being missed by the Chetan Sharma-led choice committee.

Expectations hurts

— Rahul Tewatia (@rahultewatia02) June 15, 2022

The 29-year-old performed the function of a finisher for IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans. The new entrants received the title of their maiden season below the management of Hardik Pandya.

Tewatia scored 217 runs at a strike price of 147.62 in 16 matches for Gujarat Titans.

India will play two T20Is in opposition to Ireland on June 26 and 28 in Dublin. The group will probably be led by Hardik Pandya, whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named as vice-captain for the collection. The power-packed squad consists of the likes of Rahul Tripathi and Sanju Samson.

Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh, who’re ready for his or her debut in opposition to South Africa, have additionally discovered their locations within the squad. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will not characteristic within the collection as they are going to be a part of the Indian group in England for the fifth Test.

VVS Laxman will probably be India’s head coach on the tour of Ireland. He can be assisted by Shitanshu Kotak (batting coach), Sairaj Bahutule (bowling coach) and Munish Bali (fielding coach).