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Ireland’s cricket team changes coach a day after sealing T20 series win over India

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Ireland's Harry Tector, right, bats during the second T20 Test match between Ireland and India in Belfast, Ireland, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Liam McBurney/PA via AP)

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Ireland hired a new coach for its men’s cricket team on Monday, a day after sealing a historic T20 series win over India.

Gary Wilson was appointed as the team’s first Irish-born head coach in more than 30 years and will replace South African Heinrich Malan.

Ireland beat India 2-0 in their T20 series in Belfast, winning matches on Friday and Sunday, and will now attempt to qualify for next year’s 50-over World Cup under Wilson.

Wilson played 292 games for Ireland in a 15-year international career before retiring in 2020.

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India’s Arshdeep Singh bowling during the second T20 Test match between Ireland and India in Belfast, Ireland, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (Liam McBurney/PA via AP)

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