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Essex Cricket is set to host a three match One Day International (ODI) series between Ireland and Bangladesh in May 2023 at the Cloud County Ground.
Bangladesh have already qualified for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the Ireland will seek a chance to qualify automatically for the global tournament, which India will host in October.
The series will also build up to a busy summer for Ireland that includes them returning to Chelmsford on 26-28 May for a first-class Tourist match against Essex at Chelmsford before their Test match with England at Lord’s in June.
The series will also build up to a busy summer for Ireland that includes them returning to Chelmsford on 26-28 May for a first-class Tourist match against Essex at Chelmsford before their Test match with England at Lord’s in June.
Essex Cricket Chief Executive, John Stephenson, said, “We are incredibly excited to host Ireland and Bangladesh for this series of Men’s ODI matches,"
“The Cloud County Ground has a long-standing history of staging international sides, and we are proud to have been chosen as the host venue in an important series for both sides.
“We look forward to welcoming supporters to Chelmsford and engaging with our local communities to put on a memorable experience for everyone involved.”
“The Cloud County Ground has a long-standing history of staging international sides, and we are proud to have been chosen as the host venue in an important series for both sides.
“We look forward to welcoming supporters to Chelmsford and engaging with our local communities to put on a memorable experience for everyone involved.”
Ireland will host India for three T20Is in August.