Cricket Ireland has canceled the Afghanistan series due to financial constraints, as stated by CEO Warren Deutrom. Despite this cancellation, a variety of cricket matches are planned this summer, including series against the West Indies and England. The Afghanistan Cricket Board expressed hope in rescheduling the series.
Cricket Ireland has officially canceled a scheduled multi-format series against Afghanistan, citing financial constraints as the main reason for this decision. Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, stated that the cancellation is part of managing short-term budgetary challenges and fulfilling the organization’s commitment to a balanced investment strategy. Despite this setback, Cricket Ireland announced an exciting lineup of matches for the summer, including a six-match limited-overs series against the West Indies and a T20 series with England in September.
Cricket Ireland also confirmed that Zimbabwe and Pakistan women’s teams would tour Ireland during the summer months. Furthermore, the Ireland Wolves are set to play a multi-format series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A in the UAE. Deutrom noted that infrastructure and facilities upgrades are also part of their long-term plans, including the construction of a new stadium in Blanchardstown that will host T20 World Cup matches in 2030, co-hosted with England and Scotland.
In a response to the cancellation, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) clarified that the series has not been definitively canceled and discussions are ongoing to potentially reschedule the matches for a more favorable date. The ACB’s commitment to the successful organization of cricket in Afghanistan remains strong amid these developments.
In conclusion, Cricket Ireland’s cancellation of the series against Afghanistan highlights the organization’s financial challenges while it continues to offer a robust schedule of cricketing events. The investment in infrastructure signifies a commitment to growth and the future of cricket in Ireland. Meanwhile, the ACB’s openness to reschedule the series reflects an enduring partnership and collaboration in the sport.
Original Source: www.ariananews.af
