Missing players an opportunity, not a challenge

23-year-old Ben Calitz, born in Canada to South African parents, has received his first Ireland senior call-up. 

George Dockrell of Ireland and Afghanistan wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz during the Men's T20 International match between Ireland and Afghanistan. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Heinrich Malan views missing key players like Mark Adair, Fionn Hand and Josh Little as an opportunity to increase the competitiveness of his squad when Ireland face England in a T20 international series this week. 

The trio, who are recovering from injuries, were present when Ireland beat England at the MCG in the 2022 T20 World Cup.