Ireland is all set to Invite India in August.
But, they have booked their final ODI Super League series against Bangladesh at Chelmsford in May in an effort to improve their chances of securing automatic qualification for the 50-over World Cup.
If other events favour Ireland, a 3-0 series victory over Bangladesh might be enough to guarantee eighth place in the Super League. preventing them from having to compete in the qualifier in Zimbabwe in June-July. And allowing them to advance directly to the World Cup in India in October.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Cricket Ireland has determined that early-season England. Has a higher probability of having good weather than Dublin or Belfast. Where they are reliant on temporary facilities that may make it even more difficult for them to complete three games. The three games will take place on May 9, 12, and 14 at Chelmsford, which Ireland has contracted to host.
Ireland Cricket Statement
“We need to play and win the three games to qualify,” Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland’s chief executive, said. “After in-depth consideration, it was decided that this approach gave us the best chance of securing automatic qualification, particularly given the fact that the matches have to be played before the World Cup Super League cut-off in mid-May.”
“We need a venue where the weather patterns and playing facilities. Give us the best chance of mitigating any rain impact. Unfortunately, it is likely too early in the Irish season to prepare pitches to ODI. Standard unless we have a remarkably dry April. This only underscores our determination to accelerate the development of our permanent venue infrastructure. An objective which remains among my most pressing.”
John Stephenson, Essex’s chief executive Statement
“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.”
“Summer 2023 will be a feast of men’s cricket but will look very different to normal for fans,” Deutrom said. “We can today confirm India visiting Ireland for a second consecutive year and confirm the World Cup Super League series against Bangladesh will proceed in early May. This is on top of the already announced Test match at Lord’s in June and the three-match ODI series in September against England.
“Making our summer slightly unusual is that we have not been able to look at organising any bilateral cricket between mid-June and mid-July given. The potential of our participation in the 50-over Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. It won’t be until after the Bangladesh series that we will learn whether we are heading to the Qualifier in Zimbabwe.
“Also, in late July we have the ICC T20 World Cup European Qualifier – which is another set of away fixtures. Given the rather different shape to this summer. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early for home matches given the anticipated interest and demand it will generate. Even if the series against India is half as dramatic as last year’s. It will be more than worth the price of admission.
