Ireland announce squad for Friends Provident Trophy

Ireland have announced a squad of 13 for their opening fixture in the Friends Provident Trophy versus Nottinghamshire. The fixture takes place at Clontarf on Sunday at 12pm.

William Porterfield has been confirmed as captain for the game, taking over from Trent Johnston. 19-year-old James Hall makes his first appearance in the squad, while 17-year-old opener Paul Stirling retains his place, giving the line up a youthful look.

Ireland haven't named an overseas player for the match, with coach Phil Simmons explaining: "It's been difficult to get the right player because of the IPL. I hope however to be in a position to confirm a signing on Tuesday, and he will be available for the seven other games in the competition."

On the composition of the squad the coach added: "It's hard when you lose players of the calibre of Trent Johnston and Dave Langford-Smith, but it does give some of the other players a chance to make a name for themselves, and cement a place in the team. It's a new era, and captain, William Porterfield will be able to assert his style on the team."

The squad in full is as follows:

William Porterfield - Captain (Gloucestershire)

Andre Botha (North County)

Alex Cusack (Clontarf)

Phil Eaglestone (Strabane)

Thinus Fourie (Railway Union)

James Hall (Waringstown)

Gary Kidd (Waringstown)

Kyle McCallan (Waringstown)

Kevin O'Brien (Railway Union)

Paul Stirling (Cliftonville)

Reinhardt Strydom (North County)

Andrew White (Instonians)

Gary Wilson (Surrey)