Irish cricket chiefs decline ECB one day invite

IRISH cricket bosses have declined the ECB’s invitation to participate in the ECB’s domestic one day competition in 2010, with Holland taking their place.

The ECB announced a restructuring of the county game earlier this year, with a single 40-over competition taking over from the Pro40 and the Friends Provident trophy.

Ireland and Scotland, who previously competed in the Friends Provident Trophy, were invited to be part of the new competition, but Cricket Ireland have decided against accepting due to increased international commitments.