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Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan steps down
Heinrich Malan has stepped down as head coach of Ireland's men's cricket team a day after guiding the side to a memorable 2-0 T20I series victory over India. Malan's contract was set to run until the beginning of 2027, but he believed that leaving on the back of a special accomplishment was the ideal time to depart. Meanwhile, former Ireland T20I captain Gary Wilson, who has served as the team's assistant coach in recent years, will take over the role. Notably, Malan was appointed as head coach in 2022.
"My family and I have had a wonderful experience living here, and we will look back on our time involved in Irish cricket with great affection," Heinrich Malan said.
"On the field, we can look back with great pride on our historic T20 World Cup victory against England in Melbourne, our first-ever Test victory against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, the first home Test win vs Zimbabwe in Belfast, the historic T20 series win at home vs India and beating Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa as well as direct qualifications for T20 WC’s through our consistent ability to challenge and beat the world’s top teams."
New head coach Wilson's first major task will be leading Ireland's campaign to qualify for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup. Ireland has not featured in the 50-over World Cup since the 2015 edition.
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