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Gary Wilson appointed as Ireland's head coach after historic series win

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Gary Wilson appointed as Ireland's head coach after historic series win

Summary

Ireland Cricket has announced Gary Wilson as the new head coach, following a successful series against India. The appointment, made a day after Ireland's historic 2-0 victory in Belfast, marks Wilson as the first Irish-born head coach in over 30 years. Wilson, previously an assistant under Heinrich Malan, aims to leverage Ireland's recent successes to boost engagement in the sport. He plans to develop the team's depth, having seen promising performances from players like Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard during the series. Ireland's upcoming schedule includes a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Gary Wilson succeeds Heinrich Malan as head coach of Ireland.
•Ireland recently secured a 2-0 T20 series win against India.
•Wilson aims to build on recent successes and enhance team depth.
•Upcoming matches include a five-game ODI series with Afghanistan.
•Jai Moondra and Matthew Hollard made impactful debuts against India.

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4:09 PMBBC Sport — How 'ambitious' Wilson plans to grow Irish cricket

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After being announced as Ireland's new head coach, Gary Wilson tells BBC Sport NI about his ambitions for the job and how they can build on the historic win over India.
— BBC Sport

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