Craig Young, Curtis Campher Ruled Out of Ireland vs West Indies ODI Series 2025

Ireland has suffered a big blow ahead of the ODI series against West Indies. Two key players, Craig Young and Curtis Campher, have been ruled out due to injuries. The three-match ODI series is set to begin on May 21 at Clontarf Cricket Club.

Young, 35, picked up a hamstring injury while playing in the Inter-Provincial Cup for North West Warriors. In his place, Jordan Neill has been called up to the squad. Campher, 26, fractured his finger while batting in the nets on May 20. Stephen Doheny has been named as his replacement.

Ireland’s Injury List Grows Ahead of Key Series

Ireland is already missing several frontline seamers. Mark Adair, Graham Hume, Fionn Hand, Craig Young, and Curtis Campher are all out due to injury. This has left the team short of experienced pace options.

Andrew White, National Men’s Selector, admitted the injuries were untimely. “It’s not ideal to lose players just before a series. But this gives our younger players a big chance to step up,” he said.

He added, “Instead of focusing on who is not available, we’re looking at this as an opportunity. This is a real test of our bench strength against a strong West Indies team.”

Ireland vs West Indies ODI 2025 Schedule and Squads

Match Schedule:

• 1st ODI: May 21, Clontarf (10:45 AM local time)
• 2nd ODI: May 23, Clontarf (10:45 AM local time)
• 3rd ODI: May 25, Clontarf (10:45 AM local time)

Where to Watch:

Ireland/UK: TNT Sports
Caribbean: Rush
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
India: FanCode (App & Website)

Ireland Squad:

Paul Stirling (C), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Tom Mayes, Andrew McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Liam McCarthy, Jordan Neill, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker

West Indies Squad:

Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales.

Ireland’s depth will be tested in this series. With several key bowlers injured, the young players have a chance to prove themselves. Fans can expect a competitive contest when Ireland takes on the West Indies starting May 21.

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