The Ireland cricket team has named its squads for the upcoming home ODI and T20I series against the West Indies. Both squads will be captained by veteran batter Paul Stirling and feature exciting young talent.
Fresh Faces in ODI Squad
In a major move, the Ireland cricket team has given maiden call-ups to two promising players for the ODI series. Top-order batter Cade Carmichael (22) and pacer Tom Mayes (24) have earned their first selection in the national setup.
The ODI series will, however, miss the presence of experienced fast bowler Mark Adair, who is expected to return for the T20I matches.
Liam McCarthy Joins T20I Line-up
The Ireland cricket team has also included fast bowler Liam McCarthy in their T20I squad, signaling a continued focus on building depth in the pace department.
The three-match ODI series is set to begin on May 21 at Clontarf, while the T20Is will start on June 12.
Full Ireland Cricket Team Squads
ODI Squad:
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, Craig Young.
T20I Squad:
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, Ben White, Craig Young.
Looking Ahead
The Ireland cricket team is aiming to test its bench strength and provide opportunities to new players while keeping an eye on long-term goals. Fans will be eager to see how the fresh talent performs against a competitive West Indies side.
