Ireland coach targets Windies

Phil Simmons cannot wait for his Ireland team to tackle West Indies in the forthcoming one-day quadrangular series.

The former Windies international will also coach Ireland’s national side in next month’s clashes against Holland and Scotland.

Simmons said: “It’s obviously extra special for me coming up against my old team. I’d expect us to be competitive against the West Indies, and continue our excellent track record against them in Ireland.

“The games with Scotland and the Netherlands will also be important as we look to establish ourselves as the leading Associate nation in World cricket.”

The Windies will be based in Dublin, taking on Holland on July 10, Scotland on July 12, and Ireland on July 14, all at Clontarf.

The other games will all take place at Civil Service Cricket Ground at Stormont in Belfast , with Ireland playing Holland on July 11, Scotland playing Holland on July 13, and Ireland hosting Scotland in the final game of the competition on July 15.