Cricket fans, taiyaar ho jaaiye for a thrilling white-ball series as Ireland gears up to host West Indies for the first time since 2019. With both ODI and T20I squads officially announced by Cricket Ireland, all eyes are now on Paul Stirling who will lead the side in both formats. The clash begins with a three-match ODI series at Clontarf starting May 21, followed by a T20I series in June at Bready.
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Paul Stirling, will be leading both the ODI and T20I squads. Lorcan Tucker, known for his sharp glove work and dependable batting, has been appointed as vice-captain. The leadership group looks santulit with the right mix of youth and experience.
However, the team will be missing a key player Mark Adair. The pace spearhead is still recovering from injury and will sit out the ODI series. On the brighter side, Adair is expected to be fit in time for the T20Is.
Selectors have thrown their weight behind emerging talent, as three uncapped players have been named in the squads: Cade Carmichael, Tom Mayes, and Liam McCarthy. All three impressed during the recent Ireland Wolves tour to the UAE, a platform that has become a training ground for future stars.
- Cade Carmichael, known for his elegant strokeplay and resilient temperament, finally gets the nod after consistent domestic performances.
- Tom Mayes brings height and accuracy, making him a potential dangerous weapon in Irish conditions.
- Liam McCarthy is another exciting seamer who adds variety to the attack. His left-arm angle and ability to move the ball will be crucial against the Windies lineup.
ODI Squad Breakdown
Here’s the 14-member squad that will feature in the ODI series:
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Campher
- Cade Carmichael
- George Dockrell
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Tom Mayes
- Andrew McBrine
- Barry McCarthy
- Liam McCarthy
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (vc)
- Craig Young
T20I Squad Highlights
The T20I squad will feature:
- Paul Stirling (c)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Curtis Campher
- Gareth Delany
- George Dockrell
- Matthew Humphreys
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Liam McCarthy
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker (vc)
- Ben White
- Craig Young
Mark Adair’s return in the T20Is adds depth to the pace attack. The inclusion of bowlers like Josh Little and Ben White alongside power-hitters like Campher and Delany will make Ireland a serious threat.
Fixtures to Watch
ODI Series (Clontarf, Dublin):
- 21 May – 1st ODI
- 23 May – 2nd ODI
- 25 May – 3rd ODI
T20I Series (Bready):
- 12 June – 1st T20I
- 14 June – 2nd T20I
- 15 June – 3rd T20I
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