Phil Simmonsis returning to his Trinidadian homeland with Ireland, who have been invited to participate in the West Indies domestic tournament - the Nagico Super 50.

David Rankin has been added to the Ireland A squad which will tour Sri Lanka in the New Year.

Ireland may be champions of all they survey in Associate Cricket but regular matches against the elite of the world game appear to be as far away as ever.

William Porterfield has been named captain of the Intercontinental Cup Team of the Tournament.

Irish game is ticking all the right boxes in its push to become a full ICC member.

Trent Johnston will remain at the heart of Irish cricket after accepting a new dual role in charge of thewomen's team and fast-bowling coach at the recently-formed National Academy.