Young and Campher Out of West Indies ODI Squad Due to Injury

🩹 Injury Setbacks Craig Young (hamstring): Injured during an Inter-Provincial Cup match. Couldn’t finish his ninth over, despite taking a wicket with his last delivery. Replaced by Jordan Neill, a 19-year-old uncapped batter. Curtis Campher (fractured finger): Injured while batting in the nets. Replaced by Stephen Doheny, a wicketkeeper-batter with international experience and recent domestic form (century for Munster Reds last week). Mark Adair (knee rehab): Already ruled out of the ODIs, aiming for a T20I return. Additional absentees: Graham Hume and Fionn Hand, further weakening the seam options. 💬 What the Management Said Andrew White (Selector): Admitted the situation is far from ideal. Emphasized the series as a test of Ireland’s depth, viewing injuries as a chance for young players to gain exposure. Paul Stirling (Captain): Struck an optimistic tone, saying early game time for younger players will pay off long-term. 🆕 New Faces to Watch Stephen Doheny: Comes in with decent form and experience. Could add stability to the top order. Jordan Neill: Joins as the fourth uncapped player in the squad. Selected more for potential than experience. Other uncapped inclusions: Cade Carmichael (batter) Thomas Mayes (seamer) Liam McCarthy (seamer) 🗓️ Fixtures ODIs: May 21, 23, 25 in Dublin T20Is: June 12, 14, 15 in Bready 📌 Bottom Line This ODI series will serve as a litmus test for Ireland’s bench strength. While the loss of key players like Young, Campher, and Adair is significant, it opens up opportunities for fresh talent to make a mark against a formidable West Indies side.