Despite strong start, Ireland crash out of T20 World Cup as Namibia progress

Ireland's Simi Singh reacts after his team's loss to Namibia in the Twenty20 World Cup. Picture: AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie insisted that he does not blame his squad despite their disappointing exit from the World T20 after suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Namibia.

The result means that Ireland have not qualified for the main draw since 2012 and their below-par total of 125 for eight was expertly chased down by Namibia.