Ireland announce 14-member squad for ODI and T20I series against West Indies
Ireland has announced 14-member squads for their upcoming home ODI and T20I series against
West Indies
in June.
will lead both teams, with several new players earning maiden call-ups including
Cade Carmichael
and Tom Mayes in ODI and
Liam McCarthy
in T20I.
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The ODI squad will miss experienced pacer Mark Adair due to injury, though he is expected to return for the T20I series.
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"Selection decisions for these two series were challenging, given the growing depth of talent we have in Ireland," said Andrew White, Ireland's national men's team selector.
White further explained the selection of newcomers: "Cade Carmichael has been in the pathway for several years now. His talent, stroke play, and resilience were on full display for the Wolves in April, and his rise over the last couple of years is a real demonstration of how consistent performances - and his ability to adapt his game to conditions - have been recognised with an International call-up.
In a similar vein, two seam bowlers - Liam McCarthy and Tom Mayes - have also been recognised for consistency and demonstrating the ability to step their game up a level at each time of asking."
Quiz:
The ODI squad includes Paul Stirling as captain, along with Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Craig Young.
Virat Kohli was always a VIBE during India's practice sessions
The T20I squad comprises Paul Stirling as captain, Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, and Craig Young.
West Indies have already named their squads for their European tour, which includes series against both Ireland and England.
The series schedule begins with three ODIs at Clontarf on May 21, 23, and 25.
The T20I series will be played at Bready with matches on June 12, 14, and 15.
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