Wed May 21 09:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Stirling Ready for “Full-Throttle” West Indies Challenge as He Leads Ireland**

Dublin, Ireland – Paul Stirling will lead Ireland’s cricket team as they face the West Indies in a highly anticipated ODI and T20 series this week and next month. Stirling anticipates a tough challenge from the tourists, who are using these games to prepare for their own series against England.

The ODI series kicks off in Clontarf with matches on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, followed by three T20 contests in Bready. Stirling emphasized that West Indies is bringing its strongest squad, treating the Ireland series with the same importance as their matches against England.

“We’ve got the West Indies squad that will face England, so there will be nothing held back,” Stirling stated.

Ireland is looking to replicate their past success against the West Indies, including a 2-1 ODI series win in 2022 and a memorable T20 World Cup victory later that year. Stirling hopes for a strong start, emphasizing the importance of putting pressure on the touring side early.

Despite injuries sidelining key players, Ireland has included uncapped players Cade Carmichael, Tom Mayes, and Liam McCarthy in the squad. Stirling sees this as an opportunity to develop squad depth and inject fresh energy into the team. Jordan Neill and Stephen Doheny have also been called up as late replacements.

“There’s no reason why we shouldn’t be competing throughout the 50 overs in both innings,” Stirling said, expressing confidence in the new faces.

**T20 Series Schedule (Bready):**

* 1st T20 International: June 12 (15:00)
* 2nd T20 International: June 14 (15:00)
* 3rd T20 International: June 15 (15:00)

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