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Cricket Ireland hopes that the Indian cricket team will play cricket with them before the tour of England in the next summer (2026). He is talking to the BCCI about this. Please tell that in July 2026, Team India has a tour of England, where a 3 -match ODI series will be played after the 5 -match T20 series.
According to ESPNcricinfo report, cricket Ireland officials have interacted with the BCCI officials about this. The Indian team has visited Ireland 3 times in the last 7 years (2018, 2022 and 2023). During this time, cricket fans also reached a large number of stadiums.
Ireland captain Paul Sterling expressed displeasure on Tuesday, saying that his team has played very little domestic international cricket in this summer. He admitted that his team is less ready in the ongoing T20 series against England. Cricket Ireland President Brian McNeis said after rain in Malahyde on Friday that he had met the players and employees to solve their concerns. The second T20 against England was canceled without any ball due to rain.
What did the President of Cricket Ireland say
McNeis said, “I started the meeting saying that I believe that in 2025 we are playing cricket, it is not enough to play international cricket and prepare to be competitive in ICC tournaments. I am not turning away from this.”
He further said, “” We had our thoughts and thoughts about the schedule of 2026 and 2027, and I wanted to know not only on international programs but also on domestic programs. Yesterday’s session was positive. To be honest, a lot of work is yet to be done, but it was a good session. “
On Sunday, the third T20 against England will be Ireland’s ninth and last domestic men’s international cricket match in summer, in which 4 out of 8 were washed away due to rain. England won the first match of the T20 series against England, Ireland has to win the third match on Sunday to draw the series.
Macnis further said, “Players understand the challenges we are facing and also understand some reasons why we had what we had, but they are also very clear about what we are trying to achieve.
According to the ICC schedule, Ireland has to host New Zealand (1 Test), Bangladesh (3 ODI and 3 T20) and Afghanistan (1 Test, 3 ODIs and 3 T20s) in the next summer. Macnis said, “Some aspects are yet to be considered before deciding the final schedule.”
India vs Ireland Head to Head
The Indian cricket team has played 8 T20 matches against Ireland, out of which 2 have been played on neutral venue and 6 in Winn, Ireland. All matches have been won by Team India. India won the three matches played between the two in ODI.