Ireland cancels Afghanistan series due to budget constraints
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Despite this cancellation, Ireland's cricket calendar remains active. West Indies will tour the country for six limited-overs matches between May and June, while England is set to visit in September for a three-match T20 series.
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Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom confirmed the decision, stating, “One planned series that won’t go ahead for financial reasons is against Afghanistan,” while unveiling the team's summer schedule on Tuesday.
He further explained, “This decision is part of our management of short-term budgetary constraints, as well as our requirement to comply with the Board’s mandate to deliver balanced investment across the organisation’s strategic objectives.”
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Additionally, Cricket Ireland aims to improve infrastructure and facilities nationwide. Last August, the Irish government announced plans to construct a stadium at the national sports campus in Blanchardstown, near Dublin. The venue will also be used for the 2030 T20 World Cup, which Ireland will co-host alongside England and Scotland.
Deutrom highlighted the significance of these developments, adding, “All in all, on and off the pitch, in time this will be recognised as one of the more consequential years in Irish cricket history.”
