Ireland has revealed their team for the forthcoming home white-ball series against the West Indies, starting on May 21. Paul Stirling will remain the captain of the Ireland team in both T20Is and ODIs, with Lorcan Tucker appointed as his vice-captain. Mark Adair is a notable exclusion from the ODI squad as he is still recovering from an injury. However, he is anticipated to make his comeback for the T20Is.
The squad selected by Ireland also includes three players who have yet to earn a cap. But could make their international debuts: Cade Carmichael (right-handed batter), Tom Mayes (fast bowler), and Liam McCarthy (fast bowler). Only the ODIs will feature Carmichael and Mayes. While McCarthy has been selected for both the ODI and T20I squads.
Ben White and Ross Adair will be taking part only in the T20Is. The ODI squads do not include them.
Ireland T20I & ODI
Regarding the chosen teams, National Men’s Selector Andrew White lauded the three players without caps for demonstrating their talent during last month’s Ireland Wolves tour of the UAE and expressed hope that they would advance to a higher level of cricket.
For several years now, Cade Carmichael has been in the pathway. In April, he showcased his talent, stroke play, and resilience for the Wolves. His ascent over the past few years shows how consistent performances and his ability to adapt his game to different conditions have led to an International call-up.
Along the same lines, two seam bowlers Liam McCarthy and Tom Mayes have been acknowledged for their reliability and their capacity to elevate their performance. When needed both players contribute uniquely to the team: Mayes with his stature and precision, and McCarthy. Who adds a different dynamic to our offense and will certainly test the batters’ techniques.
The West Indies will compete in Ireland for the first time since 2019. The series will kick off on May 21 with three ODIs until May 25, followed by a three-match T20I series in June from the 12th to the 15th. The reason for the two-and-a-half-week hiatus is that during this time, England will be touring the West Indies.
Ireland ODI squad:
Paul Stirling (c), Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Tom Mayes, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, and Craig Young
Ireland T20I squad:
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Ben White, and Craig Young
