Cricket Ireland (CI) has announced the Test and T20I squads for Ireland’s upcoming tour of Bangladesh, set for November and December. The series will feature two Test matches and three T20Is, with games taking place in Sylhet, Dhaka, and Chattogram.
Ireland Ready for Exciting Return to Bangladesh
This will be Ireland’s first tour of Bangladesh since 2023. The two-match Test series begins in Sylhet on November 11, followed by the second Test in Dhaka starting November 19. So far, Ireland has played 10 Test matches, winning three of them.
After the Tests, the teams will meet again for three T20Is on November 27, November 29, and December 2, with matches to be played in Chattogram and Dhaka.
Andrew Balbirnie to Lead Test Squad with Fresh Faces
Andrew Balbirnie will lead a strong Test side that features four new faces: Cade Carmichael, Liam McCarthy, Jordan Neill, and Stephen Doheny. Uncapped player Gavin Hoey has also been included in the lineup.
Cade Carmichael makes his return after recovering from injury, while Lorcan Tucker remains a key part of the team and will look to build on his impressive form from Ireland’s 2023 tour of Bangladesh.
Paul Stirling to Captain T20I Squad Ahead of World Cup Preparations
Paul Stirling will captain the T20I side as Ireland prepares for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Tim Tector returns to the team, while the rest of the squad includes familiar faces.
Selector Andrew White Excited for the Return of Test Cricket
Ireland selector Andrew White shared his enthusiasm for the return of Test cricket and praised some of the new players joining the squad. He said:
“It is fantastic to have Test cricket on the horizon again – and with that, we are excited to see Cade Carmichael come into the Test squad following his ODI debut against the West Indies earlier this year. Not only has he had a great season, but he has also demonstrated the qualities required to be an international cricketer in this format.”
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“Cade compiled an excellent century against Afghanistan A in a four-day match in the UAE earlier this year, and anyone watching his two ODI appearances against West Indies will have noticed his composure and his technical ability against quick bowling.”
“Stephen Doheny is another player who has had a good domestic season and demonstrated a number of technical changes that we hope will enable him to be successful going forward.”
Managing Workload in Humid Bangladesh Conditions
White also spoke about the importance of managing player workloads during the tour, especially with the humid conditions expected in Bangladesh.
“It is likely that we will need all of our seamers across the back-to-back Tests. Given the recent number of injuries we have been managing, and the volume of cricket in the coming months, we will need to proactively manage the group in what will undoubtedly be hot and humid conditions. This is only the second time we have played consecutive Tests as part of a tour – it’s a challenge I know the squad will relish as they adapt to Asian conditions.”
“In terms of the T20 squad, the likelihood is that spin will play a more prominent role – so Gareth Delany, Matthew Humphreys and Ben White are expected to provide options in this area. And with Mark Adair and Josh Little returning to the squad, Graham Hume makes way on this occasion. On the batting front, the 15-player squad allows us to bring in Tim Tector while retaining Ben Calitz to give us middle-order depth.”
Ireland Squads for the Bangladesh Tour
Test Squad:
Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, Stephen Doheny, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Paul Stirling, Jordan Neill, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
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T20I Squad:
Paul Stirling (captain), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.
Ireland’s tour of Bangladesh promises exciting cricket and a valuable opportunity for both seasoned players and fresh talents to shine in subcontinental conditions.
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