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Ireland Wolves captain Neil Rock expressed frustration that the game was abandoned with his side getting back into the contest, but found plenty of positives ahead of tomorrow’s second T20.
Speaking from the team hotel after finishing a training session, Rock Said:
“Obviously it was disappointing to lose yesterday, especially in that manner. It was a tricky wicket to bat on, but we probably didn’t adapt as quickly as we would’ve liked. We’ll aim to learn quickly as a group and put that right come game two.
“There were a few positives – Murray Commins played really nicely up top, and we showed great fight despite being under par and we really felt in the game before the lightning. The bowling group was right on it from ball one – it was really impressive to watch, particularly Peter Chase who’s had a long road back from injury and everyone was delighted for him.”
And did the players feel they were in danger from the lightning yesterday?
“No, not really. As soon as it got anywhere close the umpires did the right thing and pulled us off the field – it was just unfortunate because we really felt in the game at that point.”
Fixture schedule
• 21 March: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 1st T20 (scorecard)
• 23 March: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 2nd T20 (Windhoek; start 10am local time)
• 24 March: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 3rd T20 (Windhoek; start 10am local time)
• 29 March: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 1st ODM (Windhoek; start 9.30am local time)
• 30 March: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 2nd ODM (Windhoek; start 9.30am local time)
• 1 April: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 3rd ODM (Windhoek; start 9.30am local time)
• 3 April: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 4th ODM (Windhoek; start 9.30am local time)
• 5 April: Ireland Wolves v Namibia A – 5th ODM (Windhoek; start 9.30am local time)
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Cricket Ireland, officially known as The Irish Cricket Union Company Limited by Guarantee, is the governing body for cricket on the island of Ireland. It oversees the national men’s and women’s teams and organizes the Inter-Provincial Series, Super 3s, and All-Ireland club competitions. Ireland achieved Test status for women in 2000 and for men in 2017 when it became a Full Member of the ICC.
