The Men’s national team of Cricket Ireland recently visited Desert Springs Resort between Sunday 19th – Friday 24th November 2023 in order to prepare for their upcoming tour ODI and T20I tour of Zimbabwe.
Fifteen (15) players and six (6) coaching staff utilised the ICC accredited match ground at Desert Springs Resort with players completing net practise sessions, a day of 50 over scenarios and a T20 scenario. Players also used the Gymnasium at the Sierra Sports Club to keep up with the gym work required of an international sportsman.
Desert Springs Cricket Manager Peter Scott commented;
“It was a great pleasure to host Cricket Ireland Men’s Squad for a training camp recently and assist in helping the players prepare for a winter tour to Zimbabwe. Desert Springs would like to wish Ireland the best of luck in the three ODI’s and Three T20I’s”
Ryan Eagleson, Cricket Ireland Men’s Pace Bowling Coach commented;
“It’s a great opportunity for the team to get out on grass and prepare for the tour of Zimbabwe. The playing surfaces were good and offered pace, bounce and carry through to the keeper.”
The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in El Torrente.
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Ireland Hold Scenario Match Practise at Desert Springs Resort
