Ireland has eliminated plans to host a multi -format series against Afghanistan due to “financial reasons” this year, between England’s men’s T20 team and a summer schedule that showcases historical tours of Zimbabwe’s women’s squad.
Cricket Ireland announced its international fixtures on Tuesday, which includes 50 women’s 50 overs World Cup qualifiers from April 9 to 18.
The women of Ireland will compete against Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Thailand and Scotland, with warm -up matches against the West Indies and Bangladesh in Pakistan on April 5 and 7, respectively.
The ICC has not yet confirmed the dates and locations for the qualifier.
According to the Men’s Future Tour Program (FTP), Ireland was ready to play Afghanistan in a Test match with three ODIs and three T20s. However, all seven matches have been canceled.
“A planned series that will not move forward for financial reasons is against Afghanistan, Dutom said.
He added, “This decision is also part of our need to comply with the board’s mandate to provide balanced investment in the organization’s strategic goals, along with our short -term budget barriers.”
Since gaining the status of a full member in 2017, Ireland has hosted only two of its 10 Test matches.
The team won their first Test against Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates in 2024, after which two won two against Zimbabwe – one last year and another was last month.
Last year, Ireland played the “home” whiteball series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi to address that the Dutch first cited as “current infrastructure barriers”, citing high costs of permanent home stadium lack and temporary facilities.
In August, the Irish government approved the development of a permanent international cricket stadium and a high performance center in Dublin.
The first phase of the project, which includes a major cricket opinator, a permanent seating for 4,000 fans, and a high performance center, is expected to be completed by 2028.
This facility will help Ireland prepare to host England and Scotland as well as hosting the 2030 T20 World Cup.
“The recent program for government announcements will enable us to continue our plan for the new Dublin Stadium and the 2030 T20 World Cup, while we are looking forward to announcing infrastructure and facilities investment in Ireland as part of our expansion club fund,” said the Duttum.
Meanwhile, Ireland wolves will face Afghanistan A in Abu Dhabi next month in Abu Dhabi and Afghanistan A in one -day matches, including a Sri Lankan A white ball series.
In addition, the men of Ireland will compete in Scotland and the Netherlands, which begins in mid -July, in the European T20 Premier League.
Zimbabwe women are set to visit Ireland in July. His first visit after joining the FTP of women by 2025-29. The series will include two ODIs after three T20Is.
Pakistan Women will also travel to Ireland in August for a three -match T20 series before the T20 World Cup Europe qualifiers in the Netherlands, where women from Ireland will compete.
