White reiterated that Ireland are considering the upcoming series as the start of a new cycle for the team with important ICC events in 2026 (Men’s T20 World Cup) and 2027 (Men’s Cricket World Cup).
“2026 and 2027 are pivotal years for our white-ball squads – those years being the next T20 and 50-over World Cups respectively,” said White. “Given their timeframes, it means we are looking at this upcoming series against South Africa as the start of a new cycle.”
Ireland Men’s ODI squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Gavin Hoey, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Andy McBrine, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young
Ireland Men’s T20I squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Matthew Humphreys, Graham Hume, Neil Rock, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young