Heinrich Malan resigns as Ireland head coach after India series win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:51 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Heinrich Malan has resigned as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, just a day after their historic T20 series victory over India. Malan's departure is part of a 'planned transition' by Cricket Ireland, with a new head coach anticipated before a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan this August. Malan led Ireland since 2022, achieving notable wins including defeating England in the T20 World Cup and securing their first Test win at home. Malan expressed gratitude towards the players and staff, reflecting on his journey with great affection.
- •Heinrich Malan's last game was a T20 win over India.
- •Ireland achieved a historic victory against India on June 28.
- •Malan's tenure included a win over England at the T20 World Cup.
- •Cricket Ireland plans to appoint a new head coach soon.
- •Malan had been in charge since 2022 and his contract ran to early 2027.
- 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan resigns hours after historic 2-0 T2OI series win over India
- 10:37 AMESPNcricinfo — Heinrich Malan exits Ireland head coach role on a high
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Head coach Malan leaves Ireland after India win
- 9:49 AMBBC Sport — Head coach Malan leaves Ireland after India win
"Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format. They had won the opening match by 34 runs a few days earlier against the reigning T20 world champions.
"Heinrich Malan has stood down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India.
"Heinrich Malan has stood down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 3:57 PMIreland head coach Heinrich Malan resigns hours after historic 2-0 T2OI series win over India
Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format. They had won the opening match by 34 runs a few days earlier against the reigning T20 world champions.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 29, 2026, 10:37 AMHeinrich Malan exits Ireland head coach role on a high
Fresh off a historic T20I series win over India, Malan - whose contract ran till early 2027 - felt the time was right
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 9:51 AMHead coach Malan leaves Ireland after India win
Heinrich Malan has stood down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 9:49 AMHead coach Malan leaves Ireland after India win
Heinrich Malan has stood down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India.
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