Irish Cricket Team Embarks on December Tour to Zimbabwe for Limited-Overs Series

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:19:25 GMT

Ireland’s Second Zimbabwe Tour of the Year: New Captains, T20I, and ODI Showdowns

Zimbabwe Cricket has officially announced the December schedule for Ireland’s second tour to Zimbabwe this year. The cricketing action kicks off with a three-match T20I series starting on December 7. Notably, both teams have recently undergone captaincy changes, with Paul Stirling taking the reins as Ireland’s full-time white-ball captain, and Sikandar Raza assuming the role of Zimbabwe’s T20I skipper.

Following the T20I clashes, the teams will face off in a three-match ODI series on December 13, 15, and 17, all hosted at Harare Sports Club. Andrew White, Ireland Men’s national selector, expressed anticipation for the tour, marking the beginning of a new leadership era. He emphasized the importance of this series in shaping the team’s evolution leading up to the next 50-over World Cup.

Addressing the upcoming T20 World Cups, White highlighted the tour’s significance in Ireland’s preparations for the T20 World Cup next June. The squad for the series, unveiled on November 8, features notable names for both T20Is and ODIs, with Paul Stirling leading the charge.

T20I Squad:

Paul Stirling (C)
Mark Adair
Ross Adair
Andrew Balbirnie
Curtis Campher
Gareth Delany
George Dockrell
Josh Little
Graham Hume
Barry McCarthy
Neil Rock
Harry Tector
Lorcan Tucker
Theo van Woerkom
Craig Young

ODI Squad:

Paul Stirling (C)
Mark Adair
Andrew Balbirnie
Curtis Campher
George Dockrell
Josh Little
Graham Hume
Andy McBrine
Barry McCarthy
Neil Rock
Harry Tector
Lorcan Tucker
Theo van Woerkom
Craig Young