Ireland Women’s announced squads for their first-ever tour of Pakistan
They will play three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures from 4-9 November, and then they will play three T20Is from 12-16 November. All six matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Ireland Women’s will play four days of practice game in Lahore on 29th October in the lead-up to the ODI series.
Laura Delany, Captain of Ireland Women, said: “Since the tour to Pakistan was announced, the squad has been buzzing with excitement at being the first Irish side – male or female – to play in Pakistan.
“It’s great to see Selectors have assembled a talented squad and, as we demonstrated in July when we played each other, the two sides are quite evenly balanced, so it is set for an exciting series. Home advantage may be a factor in theory, however, I believe our squad will acclimatise quickly and will be up for the challenge.”
Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said: “We have been working closely with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), security consultants and local diplomatic services to ensure the upcoming tour is comprehensively planned out as to the health, safety and security of players and coaches, as well as providing advice to travelling families and fans. We have also liaised with the cricket boards of countries that have recently toured and are satisfied that the welfare of our squad will be a top priority for the hosts
“But, most of all, this is about cricket and a wonderful opportunity for our senior squad to play in such a passionate cricket-loving country as Pakistan. Ireland and Pakistan have a deep cricket bond in both women’s and men’s cricket – and we know our players are extremely excited to play there for the first time ever in just a few weeks.
“We also extend our sincerest thanks to the PCB for being so collegiate and proactive in hosting us for these six matches.”
Ireland Squad
ODI
Laura Delany (capt), Rachel Delaney, Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Celeste Raack, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron.
T20I
Laura Delany (capt), Amy Hunter, Shauna Kavanagh, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Celeste Raack, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron.
