Ireland announce 14-member squad for India T20 series

Ireland have announced two changes in their 14-member squad for two-match T20 series against India.

Ireland have announced two changes in their 14-member squad for two-match T20 series against India.

Off-spinner Andy McBrine and left-arm fast bowler Josh Little will replace Barry McCarthy and Craig Young for the much-anticipated games at Malahide.

The two T20 matches against India will be played on 27 and 29 June in Dublin.

"The selectors have chosen what we believe to be a strong, in-form squad for this format of the game that balances experience with youth," said Andrew White, Chairman of National Men's Selectors for Cricket Ireland.

"Our deliberations were around finding a side that was competitive now, but with an eye to the future."

Ireland T20 squad for India series: Gary Wilson (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Peter Chase, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Kevin O'Brien, William Porterfield, Stuart Poynter, Boyd Rankin, James Shannon, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Stuart Thompson.