The 13th edition of the IPL was staged in the UAE against all odds last year. The popularity of the tournament saw an exponential rise in 2020 and has culminated in the addition of 2 more teams in the competition.
Balbirnie is in the UAE for a 4-match ODI series against the hosts which will start on January 8th. Talking in a press conference before the first game, Balbirnie called the cosmopolitan tournament the best in the world.
Ireland’s last ODI was was a watershed moment in the nation’s cricket history. In only the second such instance, Ireland defeated neighbors England in the final ODI of the 3-match series in August. The historical victory came on the backs of brilliant centuries from Paul Stirling (142) and Barlbirnie (113).
IPL gives massive exposure to the players: Andrew Balbirnie
Balbrine also referred to UAE captain Ahmed Raza, who took part in one of the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s training camps last year.
Ireland will also play a 4-match ODI series against Afghanistan which will commence on January 18th.
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