Ireland’s Test team keeps an honours board in the dressing room, a symbolic reminder of players’ hard work. Though their journey in Tests is short, their ambition spans both red- and white-ball cricket.
Head coach Heinrich Malan told Cricbuzz, “The honours board shows we can perform on the world stage. It also reminds us of the hard work of players before us. Adding our names ensures team growth and legacy.”
Malan emphasised the importance of red-ball cricket. “If you learn your trade in the red-ball space, you can adapt to white-ball cricket. Many of our young players are entering international cricket through this foundation.”
Infrastructure Development:
New stadium approved by the Irish government
Expected operational by 2028–29
Pitch and wicket preparation ongoing
T20 vs Test:
Separate squads with specialists in each format
T20 team qualified directly for World Cup
Focus on consistency and player development
Upcoming Bangladesh T20 series serves as preparation for next year’s World Cup. Split captaincy allows experimentation and growth, with Andrew Balbirnie leading Tests and Ross Adair/Tim Tector contributing in T20s.
Euro T20 League:
Expected to start post-The Hundred
Offers exposure to international T20 experience