LSG vs GT: Pacer Josh Little Named In Ireland's 14-Member Squad For Bangladesh ODIs; To Miss GT Games In IPL 2023

Last Update on: April 22nd, 2023 at 03:13 pm

Pacer Josh Little, who is currently a member of the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023, has been selected for the Ireland team to face Bangladesh. Important ICC Cricket World Cup Super League points will be awarded for the series in Chelmsford in May, and Ireland has picked a 14-person squad for the matchup.

Ireland Cricket has announced their 14-person squad for the three-match home ODI series against Bangladesh. Ireland Cricket must win the series 3-0 to earn South Africa’s automatic qualification for the 50-over World Cup.

The last match of the Cricket World Cup Super League will take place in Ireland against Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series. Ireland will need to win the series if they want to maintain their possibility of advancing directly if they defeat the Tigers 3-0.

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“The three-match ODI series between Ireland Men and Bangladesh Men are the last fixtures in the ICC World Cup Super League and offers Ireland a potential automatic qualification spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 if the Men in Green can win all three matches. Bangladesh has already qualified for the global tournament,” Ireland Cricket said in a release.

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According to ESPNcricinfo, Josh Little is expected to leave for the ODI series on May 5th, missing the matches against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). So far in the IPL 2023, Josh Little has taken three wickets in four matches with an economy rate of nine runs per over.

“We are pleased to also have the services of Josh Little”- Ireland Cricket

Craig Young has returned to the 14-man roster after a lengthy injury absence. Due to a reoccurring injury, the 32-year-old seamer was ruled out of the 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup, but he will be available for the vital ODI series. Due to examination/work commitments, Conor Olphert, Matthew Humphreys, and Ross Adair will be unavailable.

“The senior squad has a more familiar look, with much of the squad has been part of the set-up in Zimbabwe (January) and Bangladesh (March) ODI fixtures. We do, however, welcome Craig Young back into the senior side after his long journey of recovery from injury,” Andrew White, National Men’s Selector said in an official statement released by Ireland Cricket.

“We are pleased to also have the services of Josh Little, who has been playing in the IPL over the last month. After a tough tour to Bangladesh last month, the lads will be keen to show their talent and skills in more familiar conditions – and with potential world cup qualification on the line, they will need no additional motivation to succeed,” he added.

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The first match of the ODI series will be played on May 9 in Chelmsford, with the second and third matches taking place on May 12 and 14, respectively.

Ireland squad for 3-match ODI series: Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker and Craig Young