Overview
- Cricket Ireland announced on Tuesday a 14-player squad for the first three of five one-day internationals against Afghanistan.
- Jai Moondra, Byron McDonough, and Ben Calitz have earned their first ODI call-ups as selectors look to freshen the 50-over options.
- Six regulars — Josh Little, Matt Hollard, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Jordan Neill, and David Delany — were unavailable while they recover or complete return-to-play protocols.
- The five-match series runs from 5–15 August at Bready and Stormont and serves as Gary Wilson’s first assignment as Ireland’s head coach and a chance to finalise combinations.
- McDonough’s selection follows strong form in the Inter-Provincial 50-over Cup and Cricket Ireland will reassess fitness and consider squad changes after the third ODI.