The training season beginning for the 2020 season is a promising sign for many of us at this time that are ready for the return of our favourite sports. But with several elements to consider such as the health of the staff and the players, there is plenty to consider when it comes to the future of the tournament. In this article, we will be talking about the return of Ireland training for cricket in 2020.
Return To Training
As the year continues to pass, there has been a real need for sport to return in 2020. But with the Irish cricket team returning to training in the coming weeks, we could see a return to cricket in the near future. With both England and Ireland now returning to training under a strict new health and safety protocol, all eyes are in the players as well as the board to see when they will be returning to the gameplay. This is a promising move in the right direction at this time as it is allowing for sport to be played without risking human life or the health of those working within the stadium.
Who To Watch For This Season
With the return to sport at this time, there are several players on the Irish side that are looking like the favourites to outperform themselves based on their last season performance. To help you ensure that you are following the right players this season, we have compiled a list of the top three performers in seasons past that are set to outperform this season.
Paul Stirling – Widely considered as one of the best batsmen to ever play for Ireland Stirling is one of the key players to look out for this year. With 662 caps so far throughout his career, this player is set to outperform himself in the coming season with his battling style proving highly valuable for the cricket team at this time. But with new rules and regulations surrounding the training element of cricket, who knows, this may affect his performance this season.
Kevin O’Brien – Famous for hitting the one of the fastest fifties against England in the 2011 world cup, this player has a skill set that lends itself well to the Irish side. With an amazingly strong swing and the power behind the bowl, this is a player that is not to be underestimated this season. With plenty of practice behind him and a team that is looking to come back fighting, the return to the sport in late July is set to be a game-changer.
Gary Wilson – The final player that is worth looking out for this year is the famous Gary Wilson. Since having his appearance for the national side in 2005 this wicket-keeper and batsman have done wonders for the team. With a versatile skill set and strong right-handed bat, he has continued to elevate the team and bring them to several titles. This is only set to continue in the near future with training continuing. With the training process being significantly longer this time around due to the uncertain feature on a return to cricket, the team are slowly polishing their skills, hoping to come back fighting in the near future.
The 2020 Season
For many in the sport, the return to the nets fort training is the beginning of a 7-week build-up to a potential first test in July. But with rules in place to ensure the health of the player at all times, it is very optimistic and maybe an even further extension before the game can continue. However, with the chances of games being played behind closed doors and the potential of a bio-secure environment for games t be played in the whole time table may be incredibly different when it comes to the game being played. With many in the sport suggesting that games may be played in batches to limit travelling, this is set to be the new way to play sports in several cases.
With this in mind, the return to the sport is said to be hugely refreshing at this time with many of us tuning into a number of the games should they be televised. What are you hoping to see from the sport?