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Young and Campher Out of West Indies ODI Squad Due to Injury

🩹 Injury Setbacks
Craig Young (hamstring):
Injured during an Inter-Provincial Cup match.
Couldn’t finish his ninth over, despite taking a wicket with his last delivery.
Replaced by Jordan Neill, a 19-year-old uncapped batter.
Curtis Campher (fractured finger):
Injured while batting in the nets.
Replaced by Stephen Doheny, a wicketkeeper-batter with international experience and recent domestic form (century for Munster Reds last week).
Mark Adair (knee rehab):
Already ruled out of the ODIs, aiming for a T20I return.
Additional absentees: Graham Hume and Fionn Hand, further weakening the seam options.
đź’¬ What the Management Said
Andrew White (Selector):
Admitted the situation is far from ideal.
Emphasized the series as a test of Ireland’s depth, viewing injuries as a chance for young players to gain exposure.
Paul Stirling (Captain):
Struck an optimistic tone, saying early game time for younger players will pay off long-term.
🆕 New Faces to Watch
Stephen Doheny:
Comes in with decent form and experience.
Could add stability to the top order.
Jordan Neill:
Joins as the fourth uncapped player in the squad.
Selected more for potential than experience.
Other uncapped inclusions:
Cade Carmichael (batter)
Thomas Mayes (seamer)
Liam McCarthy (seamer)
🗓️ Fixtures
ODIs: May 21, 23, 25 in Dublin
T20Is: June 12, 14, 15 in Bready
📌 Bottom Line
This ODI series will serve as a litmus test for Ireland’s bench strength. While the loss of key players like Young, Campher, and Adair is significant, it opens up opportunities for fresh talent to make a mark against a formidable West Indies side.