Exciting News from Cricket Ireland :
Exciting news from Cricket Ireland! Ireland announce squad for Pakistan series and for some big cricket events – they’re facing Pakistan, joining a triangular series with the Netherlands and Scotland, and getting ready for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Facing Off Against Pakistan and Tri-Series :
For the Pakistan matches and the tri-series, Ireland’s got a squad of 14 players. But guess what? Josh Little, who’s been doing great in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, will join them as the 15th member for the T20 World Cup.
Paul Stirling is leading the team as captain, with experienced players like Andrew Balbirnie and George Dockrell supporting him.
First Up: Ireland announce squad for Pakistan series :
First up, Ireland’s going against Pakistan in a three-game T20 series starting May 10 in Dublin. Then, they’re off to the Netherlands for the tri-series from May 18 to 24. It’s a round-robin setup – no finals, just straight-up cricket fun.
Coach’s Excitement :
Coach Heinrich Malan is super excited: “We’ve got a busy schedule leading up to the T20 World Cup. Seven games in 15 days – let’s go! We’re not treating these matches as warmups; we’re going all in for wins.”
Team Lineup :
He’s all about that fast-paced cricket action. And the squad? They’ve been carefully picked over the past year and a half. They’re ready for any challenge.
T20 World Cup 2024
When the World Cup comes around, Ireland’s in Group A with teams like India and Pakistan. They start off on June 5 against Pakistan.
Ireland announce squad for Pakistan series and the tri-series:
- Paul Stirling (Captain)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
- Craig Young
For the T20 World Cup 2024:
- Paul Stirling (Captain)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
- Craig Young
Don’t Miss Out!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars! Here’s where you can catch Ireland in action:
- Pakistan T20 Series: May 10-14 in Dublin
- Tri-Series in the Netherlands: May 18-24 in Voorburg
- T20 World Cup Schedule:
- Warm-up against Sri Lanka: May 31 in Florida
- Group stage matches: June 5, 7, 14, and 16 in New York and Florida
Let’s Cheer Them On!
Get ready to cheer on Team Ireland as they hit the cricket field! 🏏🔥