Paul Stirling (Source:@Sulay177,x.com)
In a significant development, Cricket Ireland has announced two 15-member squads for Ireland's upcoming tour of Bangladesh in November. The tour includes two Test matches and three T20Is.
The first Test match of the series will be played at Sylhet Stadium from November 11 to 15, and the second Test will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, from November 19 to 23, 2025.
After the Test series, both the teams will face each other in 3 three-match T20I series. The first match of the T20I series will be played on November 27, followed by the second T20I on November 29, and the last and final match will be played on December 2.
Ireland reveal Test and T20I squads for Bangladesh
It is important to note that Andrew Balbirnie will captain the Test squad, while Paul Stirling will lead the T20I side. This Test series will be only the second one between Ireland and Bangladesh. The first time these two teams played against in the longest format was in 2023.
Another important point to note is that four players have also received maiden call-ups to the Test squad - Cade Carmichael, Liam McCarthy, Jordan Neill, and Stephen Doheny. In addition, Gavin Hoey has once again been included in the squad.
It is vital to note that Mark Adair, who recently returned to fitness after undergoing knee surgery, will miss the Test series but will be part of the T20I squad.
The T20I squad also sees the return of Tim Tector and Ben Calitz. The T20I squad also included several notable names such as Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, and Craig Young.
Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025 schedule
- 1st Test: November 11-15, Sylhet International Stadium, Sylhet
- 2nd Test: November 19-23, Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- 1st T20I: November 27, Chattogram
- 2nd T20I: November 29, Chattogram
- 3rd T20I: December 2, Chattogram
Ireland Test squad for Bangladesh: Andrew Balbirnie (capt), Curtis Campher, Cade Carmichael, Stephen Doheny, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Paul Stirling, Jordan Neil, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Craig Young.
Ireland T20I squad for Bangladesh: Paul Stirling (capt), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Ben White, Craig Young
The tour will be important for Ireland, both in the development of its Test squad and in the final stages of planning for the T20 World Cup 2026.
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