Ireland will host Zimbabwe for a one-off Test from July 25 - Here is the IRE vs ZIM 2024 Test squads, including the full team lists and injury updates.
When and where will the IRE vs ZIM Test be played?
The match will mark the first-ever Test in Northern Ireland. It will be played in the Civil Service Cricket Club, Stormont in Belfast, from July 25 to 29.
Ireland enters the game with immense confidence, having recorded their maiden Test victory since becoming a Full Member, against Afghanistan this year. On the other hand, Zimbabwe are coming with contrasting fortunes after their 0-1 loss at home against the West Indies in February.
Gavin Hoey earns maiden Ireland call-up
Uncapped legspinner Gavin Hoey has been named in Ireland's 14-member squad for the one-off Test. Hoey is the only player in the group without international experience.
Andrew Balbarnie will lead the side while promising left-arm seamer Joshua Little will miss out due to his commitment to Major League Cricket 2024. Left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Humphreys, who made his Test debut in Sri Lanka in April last year, has also found a spot.
Four uncapped players in Zimbabwe squad
The Craig Ervine-led outfit has a list of experienced campaigners in Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzabarani, Richard Ngarava and Sean Williams.
Apart from the seniors, four uncapped players – all-rounders Johnathan Campbell and Brian Bennett and wicketkeeper-batters Joylord Gumble and Clive Madande – have been included.
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Ireland vs Zimbabwe 2024 Test squads: Full team lists for IRE v ZIM one-off Test
Ireland squad
Batters: Andrew Balbirnie (c), James McCollum, Harry Tector
Bowlers: Craig Young, Gavin Hoey, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Barry McCarthy
All-rounders: Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Paul Stirling
Wicketkeepers: PJ Moor, Lorcan Tucker
Zimbabwe squad
Batters: Craig Ervine (c), Dion Myers, Prince Masvaure, Roy Kaia
Bowlers: Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Wellington Masakadza, Tanaka Chivanga
All-rounders: Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Brian Bennett
Wicketkeepers: Clive Madande, Joylord Gumbie
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