Ireland rue lack of exposure after India defeat (AFP)

Skipper William Porterfield believes a lack of exposure against the bigger teams was hurting Ireland after they lost by eight wickets to defending World Cup champions India in Hamilton. The defeat leaves Ireland possibly needing to beat Pakistan in Adelaide on Sunday to make the last-eight while India ensured top spot in Pool B after a fifth successive win. “I think exposure is a big thing,” said Porterfield, after his team’s second defeat with the first at the tournament coming against South Africa. Indian bowlers led by paceman Mohammad Shami (3-41) and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (2-38) pegged back Ireland, who won the toss and batted, after a solid start of 89.