
James McCollum hits one through the on side, Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day, April 17, 2023© AFP/Getty Images

Paul Stirling and James McCollum walk out to bat at the Civil Service ground in Stormont, Ireland v Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Belfast, May 19, 2019© Getty Images

James McCollum faces up to a virtual adversary. Professor Cathy Craig of MIL is at left© Richard Asher