T20 World Cup: Ross Adair has returned to Ireland's squad.

Ross Adair has been named in Ireland's 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after recovering from a bone stress in his knee; Ireland open the tournament in Colombo on 8 February.

Ireland opener Ross Adair has been included in the 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after missing a recent tour with a knee bone stress. He had originally been picked for the tour of Bangladesh in November but withdrew because of that injury. Adair has a T20 century to his name against South Africa in September 2024 and averaged 28.84 in the format going into the tournament. His return means the squad matches the group that was intended for the Bangladesh series earlier in the winter. Key details: - Ross Adair was named in Ireland's 15-man T20 World Cup squad after recovering from a bone stress in his knee. - Adair scored a T20 century against South Africa in September 2024 and averaged 28.84 in the format as reported. - In his most recent internationals he contributed scores of 26 and 33 while opening with captain Paul Stirling. - Tim Tector filled Adair's place in the earlier series, averaging 29 across three matches with a top score of 38. - Ireland are drawn with Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman and Zimbabwe, and will open against Sri Lanka in Colombo on 8 February. - All four of Ireland's pool games will be played in Sri Lanka; they previously had a winless showing at the tournament in the USA two years ago that included a 12-run defeat by Canada. Summary: Adair's return restores the squad that was planned earlier in the winter and preserves Ireland's selection ahead of the World Cup. Ireland will play warm-up fixtures against Italy and the UAE between 23-31 January before starting their group campaign in Colombo on 8 February.