Gareth Delany and Fionn Hand have been included in Ireland’s squad for the upcoming T20 series against India at Malahide. Delany is making a comeback after recovering from a wrist injury he suffered in June, while Hand also makes a return to the 15-player panel. Ireland recently qualified for the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA, and they are looking forward to facing the top-ranked T20 side in the world.
Andrew White, the Ireland selector, expressed excitement about India’s visit and highlighted the importance of using the upcoming T20 Internationals to improve the team’s performance. With limited time before the 2023 domestic season ends, the coaching team aims to provide exposure and experience to a pool of players who could potentially make it to the World Cup squad. All 15 players in the India series squad are expected to get opportunities to showcase their talent.
The series against India is highly anticipated, considering the closely contested games between the two sides last year, where Ireland proved their ability to match India on the field. The matches are scheduled for 18th, 20th, and 23rd August at the Co Dublin venue.
Ireland’s squad for the T20 series against India includes: Paul Stirling (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Ben White, and Craig Young.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about T20 series
1. Who are returning to the Ireland squad for the T20 series against India?
Answer: Gareth Delany and Fionn Hand are returning to the Ireland squad for the T20 series against India at Malahide.
2. When did Gareth Delany make his senior international debut?
Answer: Gareth Delany made his senior international debut against Zimbabwe in 2019.
3. Why are Ireland playing the T20 series against India?
Answer: Ireland is playing the T20 series against India after qualifying for next year’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA.
4. When and where will the T20 series matches take place?
Answer: The T20 series matches will be played at the Co Dublin venue on 18th, 20th, and 23rd August.
5. What did Ireland’s selector, Andrew White, say about the upcoming series?
Answer: Andrew White expressed excitement about India’s visit and emphasized the importance of using the matches to continue building on identified areas and providing exposure to potential World Cup squad players.
6. How did India perform in their last T20 series at Malahide?
Answer: India secured a 2-0 win in a thrilling T20 series during their last visit to Malahide.
7. How many T20 Internationals are scheduled for Ireland before the World Cup?
Answer: Around 15 T20 Internationals are scheduled for Ireland between the current time and the T20 World Cup.
8. Which players are included in Ireland’s squad for the T20 series against India?
Answer: The 15-player squad includes Paul Stirling (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Theo van Woerkom, Ben White, and Craig Young.
More about T20 series
- Gareth Delany’s debut against Zimbabwe in 2019
- Ireland qualifies for T20 World Cup
- India’s 2-0 win in last T20 series at Malahide
- Ireland T20 series squad against India
4 comments
delany’s debut was in 2019, zimbabwe match. now he & hand gonna face india’s tough team. white is excited bout d series & givin chances 2 new players, hope ireland does well.
wow, Delany & Hand r back in ireland squad! dey both got injured but now dey ready 2 play against india, dat’s gr8 news. India won last series, hope ireland fights hard dis time!
ireland cricket team is back with delany & hand for t20 series against india. they r really gud players & qualifed 4 world cup. cant w8 4 the matches, malahide gonna rock!
India vs Ireland again in malahide! last time, india won 2-0, but ireland can surprise. dey qualifed 4 world cup, now delany & hand return, gonna be thrilling matches!