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Ireland hires Gary Wilson as coach after T20 series win over India

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:17 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Ireland hires Gary Wilson as coach after T20 series win over India

Summary

Ireland appointed Gary Wilson as head coach of its men's cricket team on June 29, 2026, the day after completing a historic 2-0 T20 series win against India in Belfast. Wilson, who previously played 292 games for Ireland, is the first Irish-born coach in over 30 years, taking over from South African Heinrich Malan. The victory over India included wins on both Friday and Sunday. Ireland will aim to qualify for the 50-over World Cup under Wilson's leadership.

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By the Numbers

•Ireland secured a 2-0 T20 series win against India.
•Gary Wilson appointed as head coach, replacing Heinrich Malan.
•Wilson is the first Irish-born head coach in over 30 years.
•Ireland won T20 matches on Friday and Sunday in Belfast.
•The team will focus on qualifying for the next 50-over World Cup.

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11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Ireland's cricket team changes coach a day after sealing T20 series win over India

What they're saying

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Ireland hired a new coach for its men's cricket team on Monday, a day after sealing a historic T20 series win over India. Gary Wilson was appointed as the team’s first Irish-born head coach in more than 30 years and will replace South African Heinrich Malan. Ireland beat India 2-0 in their T20 series in Belfast, winning matches on Friday and Sunday, and will now attempt to qualify for next year's 50-over World Cup under Wilson.
— Yahoo Sports

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