India are likely to play two white-ball matches in Ireland in late June as part of their busy international schedule. While the format has not been officially confirmed yet, the matches are expected to be in the T20 format. A joint announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket Ireland is expected soon.
The matches are expected to take place in the fourth week of June. They will be scheduled between India’s home series against Afghanistan and the away white-ball tour of England.
Matches to Fit Between Afghanistan and England Series
India are currently set to host Afghanistan in a short series that includes one Test and three ODIs, with the final match scheduled for June 20. Soon after, India will travel to England, where they will begin their white-ball series on July 1.
This creates a small window in late June, during which the Ireland matches are expected to be played. Reports suggest that players, coaches, and support staff were informed about a short stopover in Dublin during the recent BCCI awards night in New Delhi.
The Ireland series will mark the first international assignment for Suryakumar Yadav’s side after their recent World Cup triumph.
Short Ireland Tour Due to Packed Schedule
India have usually played three matches during their tours of Ireland in recent years, including in 2018, 2022, and 2023. However, due to a tightly packed schedule, only two matches are likely to be arranged this time.
The series has been under discussion for the past few months, with both boards trying to find a suitable window between existing commitments. With a busy international cale
