BCCI monitors Belfast violence ahead of India vs Ireland T20Is
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
India is scheduled to play two T20 internationals against Ireland in Belfast on June 26 and 28. However, escalating anti-immigration violence in the area has raised doubts about the series' safety. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is in contact with Irish cricket officials to discuss possible relocation if conditions do not improve. Cricket Ireland is assessing its domestic fixtures in light of ongoing unrest, emphasizing player safety and security.
- •India faces Ireland in Belfast later this month.
- •Violence began after a knife attack on June 9.
- •BCCI prioritizes player safety and may relocate matches.
- •Cricket Ireland will decide on domestic fixtures within 48 hours.
- •Series includes potential debut for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- 11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Cricket Ireland issues statement amid Belfast unrest ahead of high-profile India T20Is
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — Doubts over India vs Ireland T20I series? BCCI closely monitoring situation as violence in Belfast might force to relocate matches
"Cricket Ireland is closely monitoring the unrest in Belfast ahead of India's T20I series, scheduled for June 26 and 28. While domestic matches are being reviewed, the board assures that player and fan safety is paramount. The series marks a new chapter for India's T20 side, potentially featuring a historic debut for young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
"India are scheduled to face Ireland in a two-match T20I series later this month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 11:49 AMCricket Ireland issues statement amid Belfast unrest ahead of high-profile India T20Is
Cricket Ireland is closely monitoring the unrest in Belfast ahead of India's T20I series, scheduled for June 26 and 28. While domestic matches are being reviewed, the board assures that player and fan safety is paramount. The series marks a new chapter for India's T20 side, potentially featuring a historic debut for young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:36 AMDoubts over India vs Ireland T20I series? BCCI closely monitoring situation as violence in Belfast might force to relocate matches
India are scheduled to face Ireland in a two-match T20I series later this month.
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