Afridi to miss Ireland match

Disappointment for Ireland today as they announced that Shahid Afridi will not make it to Dublin in time for Ireland's match against Hampshire at Castle Avenue on Sunday 23 April.

He has however confirmed to the Irish Cricket Union that he will still play 7 matches for Ireland in the C & G, as he had contracted to do, and will therefore play an extra match to make up for being unable to play in this one.

The remaining 11 of the originally selected 12 will play for Ireland tomorrow and Alex Cusack of Clontarf will be Ireland's 12th man for tomorrow's game.