Ireland’s preparations for their upcoming Twenty20 International series against England have been impacted by injuries to key seam bowlers. Josh Little, Fionn Hand, adn Mark Adair will all miss the three-match series, scheduled to take place ⁢in‍ Dublin on September 17th, 19th,⁤ and 21st.

Mark Adair recently underwent knee surgery last month, requiring a period of recovery. Josh Little is sidelined due to a side strain, ⁢while Fionn Hand is ⁤also currently recovering from ⁢an unspecified injury. These⁢ absences⁢ present both a challenge and an opportunity for other players within the Irish squad.

Calitz Earns First International Call-Up

Amidst the injury concerns, Canada-born wicketkeeper-batter Ben Calitz, 23, has been⁢ named in the squad and is poised to make his senior international debut.⁤ He is the only uncapped player selected⁤ by captain Paul Stirling for the ⁤series against England.

This call-up provides a valuable chance for Calitz to showcase his talent on the international stage and potentially solidify his position within the team ahead of ‍future tournaments.

Opportunity Knocks for Emerging Bowlers

National selector⁢ Andrew White acknowledged the setbacks but⁢ emphasized ⁣the positive⁣ aspect of the situation. ⁤ “While it’s unfortunate that Mark, Fionn and Josh are not available, this series will⁣ give several other members of ⁣the bowling group the chance⁢ to step up and challenge for World Cup spots,” White stated.

The series against England will therefore serve as a crucial audition for bowlers aiming to secure their place in Ireland’s squad ⁣for upcoming international competitions.

Full Ireland Squad:

• Paul ⁤Stirling (Captain)
• Ross Adair
• Ben Calitz
• Curtis Campher
• Gareth Delany
• George Dockrell
• Graham Hume
• Matthew Humphreys
• Barry McCarthy
• Jordan ⁢Neil
• Harry Tector
• Ben White
• Craig Young