Zimbabwe became the latest team to advance to the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 after their match against Ireland in Pallekele was washed out on Tuesday.
After pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the ongoing T20 World Cup by beating Australia, Sikandar Raza urged that Zimbabwe's recent victories will mean nothing if they slip up now.
Ireland have face a significant blow as their skipper Paul Stirling has suffered ligament damage to his knee and will miss the remainder of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
The 35-year-old Stirling, who holds the record for the most T20I appearances by any international cricketer with 161 matches, will once again spearhead Ireland's campaign as they look to build on recent performances and improve consistency on the global stage.
The 32-year-old announced her retirement from international cricket in 2023 but reversed the decision earlier this year. The all-rounder who has represented the Proteas in over 100 ODIs and more than 80 T20Is will look to make a statement during her comeback.
The move of Shamim's inclusion comes after Bangladesh captain Litton Das criticised the selectors for leaving the 25-year-old out of the squad for the series.
Opening batter Ross Adair has been ruled out of Ireland's upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh due to a bone stress in the knee. Jordan Neill, 19, will stay with the squad after the two Tests to replace Adair in T20Is.
Ireland batter Harry Tector has urged his teammates to keep an open mind when assessing the conditions in Sylhet during the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh.
Ireland's premier all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been announced as the ICC Women's Player of the Month for August 2025, according to the official website of ICC.
Ben Calitz has earned a maiden call-up in Ireland's T20I squad in what will be a historic moment for his team, with them hosting England for a T20I series for the first time.