India T20s can get 'everyone excited' about 2030
Ireland assistant coach Gary Wilson says this weekend's two T20 matches against India at Stormont are a great way to get "everyone excited about a Word Cup" that will be co-hosted by England, Scotland and Ireland in 2030.
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"it will be something of a new-look Ireland this week with injuries depriving the side of some key figures."
— Gary Wilson , Athlete
"He's incredibly well planned, he's diligent and one of our best players, so I think he is more than ready for the challenge."
— Gary Wilson , Athlete
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Ireland assistant coach Gary Wilson says this weekend's two T20 matches against India at Stormont are a great way to get "everyone excited about a Word Cup" that will be co-hosted by England, Scotland and Ireland in 2030.
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