Ireland men’s coach Heinrich Malan has agreed a two-year contract extension that will keep him in the job until the middle of 2027.
South African Malan, 43, was appointed to the role in January 2022 on an initial three-year deal.
Malan guided Ireland to a successful 2022 T20 World Cup campaign in Australia which included a victory over England.
The Irish missed out on qualification for last year’s 50-overs World Cup but they will be back in T20 World Cup action at next month’s tournament with their first game against India taking place in New York on 5 June.
Malan’s reign has also included Ireland men’s first Test victory which came when they defeated Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi in March.
His contract extension will take him up to a point when the Irish will know whether they have secured a place at the 2027 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
“I am delighted with the extension as it provides the squad and coaching staff a great deal more certainty as we build upon the foundations we have put in place over the last two years,” said Malan.
More to follow.
