Andy Balbirnie believes his Ireland side can be a new ‘golden generation’

England were left stunned in Melbourne on Wednesday morning. 
Andy Balbirnie believes his Ireland side can be a new ‘golden generation’

Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie acknowledges a landmark win over England (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)

Skipper Andy Balbirnie believes his Ireland side can be a new “golden generation” after landing a famous win over England at the T20 World Cup.

The near neighbours faced off for just the second time in 20-over cricket at the MCG, with England taking up a familiar position as heavy favourites in the Super 12 clash.

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