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Ireland men’s head coach John Bracewell has joined national coaches from across the globe to wish “good luck” to the players taking part in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Bangladesh 2016, which gets underway for Ireland in the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Bracewell, who is currently in Townsville Australia as his side gears up for a crucial I-Cup match with Papua New Guinea this weekend, said the tournament will be a “fantastic experience” for the young Irish players, who are drawn with India, New Zealand and Nepal in Group D.
“It will be a fantastic experience for the Irish lads to test themselves against their peers on the international stage,” said Bracewell. “It’s a great opportunity for the players to show what they can do against countries of the calibre of India and New Zealand, with the added bonus for them that the game against India will be televised.
“This is the first major step for the squad on their international careers. The majority of the current Irish squad came to the attention of the senior selectors at previous ICC U19 Cricket World Cups, and we’ll be keeping a close eye on their performances.
“I’d like to wish not only the Ireland squad and backroom staff, but all the participating teams the very best for the tournament in Bangladesh, which has such a strong cricketing support.
“I’m sure there will be an amazing atmosphere at the grounds in the competition. I’d encourage all the players to be strong and grasp this chance to show the world exactly what they’re capable of.”
The side will take on India in the opening game at 3am (GMT) tomorrow morning. You will be able to watch the game live on Sky Sports and also follow the action on www.cricketireland.ie, with a live scorecard, match highlights and post-match report tomorrow morning.
You can follow Ireland’s U19 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign on www.cricketireland.ie and by following Cricket Ireland on Twitter @Irelandcricket, Facebook & Instagram.
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