Ireland Announces Squad for ICC T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Dublin – In preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers, Ireland’s cricket board has revealed their strong squad, with Paul Stirling taking on the leadership role as captain.
Joining Stirling in the line-up are Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Josh Little, and Curtis Kampfer, among others. The Irish team is determined to redeem themselves after a disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup qualifiers.
Ireland Squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup Qualifiers:
- Paul Stirling (captain)
- Mark Adair
- Ross Adair
- Andrew Balbirnie
- Curtis Kampfer
- Gareth Delaney
- George Dockrell
- Graham Hume
- Josh Little
- Barry McCarthy
- Neil Rock
- Harry Tector
- Lorcan Tucker
- Ben White
- Craig Young
Ireland’s campaign will kick off on July 20, with Italy being their first opponents in the qualifiers. Competing against powerhouses Australia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Jersey, and Scotland in the European Qualifying Competition, the Irish team faces a tough battle to secure their World Cup spot.
The upcoming T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States and the West Indies, will feature 20 teams divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 8s stage.
Thus far, 12 teams have already qualified for the World Cup, including Australia, England, India, Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, based on their performances in previous tournaments.
As tournament hosts, the USA and West Indies are automatic entrants in the World Cup. Additionally, two teams from the African qualifier, Asian qualifier, and European qualifier, as well as one team each from the American and Asia Pacific Qualifiers, will join the prestigious event.
Unfortunately, Ireland’s recent failure to qualify for the ICC ODI World Cup was a major disappointment for the team. Placed in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates, Ireland managed to secure only one victory from four matches. Their hopes of progressing to the Super Six stage were dashed, leaving them empty-handed.
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Ireland announced the squad for next year’s ICC T20 World Cup qualifiers. Superstar Paul Sterling has been announced as the captain of the Ireland team.
The Irish Cricket Board has announced a strong squad including Andrew Balbirnie, Mark Adair, Josh Little and Curtis Kampfer.
Ireland are preparing for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers to respond to their poor performance in the ODI World Cup Qualifiers.
Ireland Squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Paul Stirling (captain), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Kampfer, Gareth Delaney, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.
Ireland’s first match in the qualifiers is on July 20. The opponents are Italy.
The teams in the European Qualifying Competition are Australia, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Jersey and Scotland.
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There are 20 teams competing in the World Cup, which is being held jointly between the United States and the West Indies. There will be four groups of five teams in the competition. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 8s.
12 teams have qualified for the World Cup so far. Teams Australia, England, India, Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka have qualified for the 2024 World Cup based on their performance in the 2022 World Cup, while Afghanistan and Bangladesh have qualified for the World Cup the World 2024 based on their performance. site.
USA and West Indies are set to play the World Cup as the hosts of the tournament.
Apart from these, two teams each from the African qualifier, the Asian qualifier and the European qualifier and each team from the American and Asia Pacific Qualifiers will make it to the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Ireland failed to qualify for the ICC ODI World Cup. A poor performance in the qualifiers was a setback for the Irish team.
Ireland were placed in Group B along with Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman and United Arab Emirates. Ireland managed to win only one of the four games played. With this, Ireland returned without even seeing the Super Six, leaving their World Cup ambitions intact.
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