(Cricket news) Cricket Ireland’s Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services Mark Rausa has issued the following update regarding Ireland’s captain Andrew Balbirnie “Andrew left the field of play during his innings today after being struck on the foot by the ball – specifically a direct blow to the 3rd, 4th and 5th toes.
“Initially, he could not bear weight and reported high levels of pain. The decision was made for him to retire hurt for immediate assessment and treatment. He has undergone an X-ray this evening in Abu Dhabi and we are currently awaiting the radiologist report to rule out a fracture to the toes, and will shortly confirm once we receive the report.”
“I would like to thank the ICC and BCCI for their help in facilitating Andrew’s transport and assessment swiftly and safely during this period of heightened restrictions and biosecurity measures in the lead up to the T20 World Cup.”
T20 WORLD CUP – THE DETAILS
FIXTURE SCHEDULE
Pre-T20 World Cup – preparation period
5 October 2021: Ireland v Scotland – warm-up match
7 October 2021: Ireland v UAE – 1st T20I
8 October 2021: Ireland v UAE – 2nd T20I
10 October 2021: Ireland v UAE – 3rd T20I
Official T20 World Cup warm-up matches
12 October 2021: Ireland v Papua New Guinea – warm-up T20I (Abu Dhabi; start 2pm local time)
14 October 2021: Ireland v Bangladesh – warm-up T20I (Abu Dhabi; start 6pm local time)
T20 World Cup – Round 1
18 October: Ireland v Netherlands (Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi; starts 10am GMT)
20 October: Ireland v Sri Lanka (Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi; starts 2pm GMT)
22 October: Ireland v Namibia (Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah; starts 10am GMT)
THE T20 WORLD CUP SQUAD
The squad is:
Andrew Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Josh Little, Andrew McBrine, Kevin O’Brien, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.
Head Coach: Graham Ford.
Reserve players: Shane Getkate, Graham Kennedy, Barry McCarthy.
