Utrecht - Latest News Update, Information, Photos & Videos on Utrecht at Lokmat Times

Cricket Ireland on Monday announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming men's World Cup Super League fixtures against Netherlands beginning on June 2.The series will be played in Utrecht and will involve a three-match ODI series with points won going towards qualification for the ICC Men's World Cup 2023.Whilst the core squad includes 15 players, four additional players will also travel to assist with preparations and training given the current COVID-19 restrictions not permitting local support."The three World Cup Super League matches against Netherlands will be a stern test for the squad as we head into a busy and consequential summer of international cricket. This is the first of three such series we are playing over the next few months, and with 30 world cup qualification points up for grabs, we will be keen to claim as many points as we can," said Andrew White, Chair of National Men's Selectors."The squad selected, not only rewards form, but provides a group of players that offer Graham Ford and Andrew Balbirnie options on any given match day. We have sought to provide continuity with the young players who continue to gain exposure at international level, while still incorporating a number of experienced players whose value around such a squad goes far beyond just their performances on the field.""There have been a number of stand-out performers in the Inter-Pros and during the recent Wolves series that really came into contention early on in our discussions, such as Graeme McCarter and George Dockrell. Graeme has proven time-and-time again that he bowls with excellent control, and continually hits that line and length that makes batters uncomfortable. His ability to move the ball has led to many of his wickets this season. Given the conditions we will face in Holland may be very similar to those at home, Graeme's bowling will be a great asset and is reward for the hard work he has put in over a number of years," White added.The core squad is:Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Mark Adair, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Graeme McCarter, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O'Brien, William Porterfield, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.The four additional players are:Peter Chase, Stephen Doheny, Graham Kennedy, David O'Halloran."In addition to the core squad, we have an opportunity for a few of our emerging talented young players to travel with the senior squad and gain valuable experience and insights into international cricket life," said White. While they will be there to assist with preparation and training, for players who are aspiring to take that next step in their careers, he said the developmental opportunity for them should be invaluable.( With inputs from ANI )Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

UtrechtFOLLOW

Utrecht, Latest News

PRNewswire Utrecht [Netherlands]/ New Delhi [India], June 8: Turacoz embraces the transformative impact of generative AI in medical communications ... ...

With the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup 2023 Bhubaneswar-Rourkela just around the corner, which is set to begin ... ...

It is often seen that a perfectly healthy young person, who is not just fit but also active, gets diagnosed with diabetes. The reason? Their genes! But what about complications like a kidney tumour? A recent study has made a shocking discovery that o ...

The Netherlands has recorded 42,472 new COVID-19 cases over the past day, which is its highest daily increase since the start of the pandemic, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said on Monday. ...

Ireland all-rounder Gareth Delany, who was ruled out of the Netherlands tour, will undergo surgery following a medical assessment on his injured knee. ...

All-rounder Gareth Delany has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland men's squad for World Cup Super League fixtures against the Netherlands after sustaining a knee injury. ...

Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell has dubbed his team's first series in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League as "the most important page in the Dutch Cricket History book." ...

Cricket Ireland on Monday announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming men's World Cup Super League fixtures against Netherlands beginning on June 2. ...