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Ireland has made significant changes to their T20I squad ahead of the upcoming series against West Indies. Key players like Craig Young and Curtis Campher are unable to participate due to injuries, creating opportunities for emerging talents like Tim Tector and Stephen Doheny. The squad reshuffle comes at a critical time, with the team looking to prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The three-match series will be played in Bready, offering a crucial test for Ireland's cricket depth and potential.

Key Points: Ireland Squad Reshuffles for West Indies T20I Series

  • Mark Adair returns after injury to bolster Ireland's T20I squad
  • Tim Tector and Stephen Doheny receive call-ups to national team
  • Three players sidelined due to fitness concerns
  • Series crucial for T20 World Cup preparation
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Ireland make three changes in their squad for upcoming West Indies T20I series

Ireland announces three squad changes ahead of crucial West Indies T20I series, with key players sidelined by injuries

"This series is an important part of preparing the squad for the challenge - Andrew White, National Men's Selector"

New Delhi, June 6

Ireland have made three changes in their 14-member T20I squad, which was announced last month for the upcoming three-match series against West Indies, as per the ICC official website.

The squad is bolstered by experienced pacer Mark Adair's return, who missed out on the ODI series through injury.

Right-arm pacer Craig Young missed out on the ODI series due to injury and will miss out on the T20I series as well.

All-rounder Curtis Campher also met the same fate as he did not recover in time to feature against the West Indies and will sit out the upcoming series.

Meanwhile, Gareth Delany, who was included in the T20I side last month, has been sidelined due to an injury sustained in a club game as he joins Young and Campher on the treatment table.

Coming in on the side is 22-year-old Tim Tector, who made his debut against Zimbabwe in a rain-hit encounter in February this year. Keeper-batter Stephen Doheny returns as well, with his previous appearance coming in an away series against Zimbabwe in January 2023, while leggie Gavin Hoey received his maiden call-up to the T20I team.

Speaking on the injuries, Andrew White, Ireland's National Men's Selector, said as quoted by the ICC official website, "It's been a trying period of late, with some unfortunate injuries sidelining a number of our key players. Both the recent ODI series and this month's T20I series, against West Indies, have really tested the strength of depth in our talent pool.

"With the next Men's T20 World Cup approaching in February 2026, this series is an important part of preparing the squad for the challenge and will serve as a good barometer of where we are at," he added.

Ireland squad v West Indies:

Paul Stirling (C), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Tim Tector, Stephen Doheny, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Gavin Hoey.

Ireland v West Indies T20I series schedule:

First T20I: Thursday, June 12, Bready.

Second T20I: Saturday, June 14, Bready.

Third T20I: Sunday, June 15, Bready.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Ireland's injury woes continue! But good to see young talent like Tim Tector getting opportunities. Hope they put up a good fight against WI. The T20 World Cup prep starts now! 🇮🇪🏏
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Priya M.
Interesting to see Ireland's selection strategy. They're clearly building for the future with these young players. Wonder if India should take similar risks in bilateral series to test bench strength? 🤔
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Arjun S.
Mark Adair's return is crucial for Ireland's bowling attack. But missing Campher is a big blow - he's their Hardik Pandya equivalent! Hope the new players step up. WI will be tough opponents.
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Sneha P.
Why are all matches at Bready? Shouldn't they rotate venues to give more fans a chance to watch? Ireland cricket needs more exposure and this isn't helping. Otherwise, exciting to see new faces!
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Vikram J.
Ireland's cricket development is impressive for an associate nation. Their selectors are making tough but necessary calls. Hope they give WI a run for their money! Would love to see India play Ireland more often too.
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Neha R.
Gavin Hoey's maiden call-up is exciting! Always good to see new spinners in international cricket. Hope he gets a game - leggies make T20s more interesting. Ireland needs more match-winners like Rashid Khan! �

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