North County all-rounder Shane Getkate has been named captain of the Ireland Under 19 side which is scheduled to take on fierce rivals Scotland in the ICC European Challenge Regional Series this week. These matches are vital as the Ireland Under 19’s preparations for the World Cup in Australia enter their final weeks.
North County all-rounder Shane Getkate has been named captain of the Ireland Under 19 side which is scheduled to take on fierce rivals Scotland in the ICC European Challenge Regional Series this week.
Three games had been scheduled for Uddingston and The Grange this week, but the game at Uddingston tomorrow has already fallen victim to the weather. A decision on whether to reschedule it will be taken later – Wednesday is a reserve date in the competition.
Ireland have called up Pembroke opener Robin Kelly for the first time. He came to prominence by scoring a double century in Leinster earlier this season. Although born in Zimbabwe, he is an Irish passport holder through his Irish born father.
The squad in full is as follows:
Shane Getkate (capt) (North County)
Scott Campbell (Coleraine)
Peter Chase (Malahide)
Adam Coughlan (North County)
Ryan Hunter (Donemana)
Tyrone Kane (Merrion)
Robin Kelly (Pembroke)
Andrew McBrine (Donemana)
Barry McCarthy (Pembroke)
Hugh MacDonnell (Leinster)
Patrick Tice (Merrion)
Jason van der Merwe (Muckamore)
Ben Wylie (Instonians)
Ryan Eagleson (Coach)
Tim Simmonite (Manager)
Paul McKenzie (Video analyst)
The fixtures are as follows:
Scotland U19 v Ireland U19 – Mon July 2, Uddingston CC – OFF
Scotland U19 v Ireland U19 – Tue July 3, Grange CC
Scotland U19 v Ireland U19 – Thurs July 4, Grange CC
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