(Cricket news) With three games left to play of the DafaNews T20I Cup, Ireland’s all-rounder Shane Getkate finds himself back at Bready where he made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe two years ago.
In a press release by Cricket Ireland, Shane Getkate said, ““Bready is a special place and it will be great to have the supporters in to watch this week. They are always vocal and get behind the lads, so that support is great to have for sure. I’m sure there will be a buzz about the ground and hopefully we can get a few wins on the board for them this week.”
He then reflected on the series and his bowling so far: “Bowling our best ball and attacking the stumps seemed to work well in the first game, so that was the plan coming into the second game. Personally, it was nice to contribute with the ball and pick up some wickets in the middle overs. I think as a bowling group we stuck to our plans and they seemed to pay off.”
“In T20 cricket everyone’s role may change depending on conditions or situation of the game. The deck offered some assistance for the seamers, so it was nice to have that responsibility on Sunday and to play a part with the ball. Bowling in the power play can go either way, so I think it’s important to be clear and try to execute the plans put in place.”
“As for the change of venue, Bready is looking well – we trained there today and the place is looking the best I have seen in a while. I think the deck should be good and scores may be slightly higher than the first two games. But as a team we have the game plans to adapt to what is in front of us.”
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THE SQUADS
Ireland’s T20I squad:
Andrew Balbirnie (Captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, William McClintock, Kevin O’Brien, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.
Ireland’s ODI squad:
Andrew Balbirnie (Captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Graham Kennedy, Josh Little, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, William Porterfield, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.
Ireland Wolves squad:
William Porterfield (Captain), Murray Commins, Stephen Doheny, Matt Ford, Mike Frost, Graham Hume, Graham Kennedy, Jeremy Lawlor, Josh Manley, Neil Rock, Lorcan Tucker (plus two players to be added).
