19-year-old Jordan Neill becomes Ireland's youngest Test debutant: Details here
What's the story
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie has opted to bat after winning the toss against Bangladesh in the first Test match of their series. The game is being played in Sylhet. Both teams have introduced new players into their line-ups, with Bangladesh handing a debut to left-arm spinner Hasan Murad and Ireland introducing all-rounder Jordan Neill and batter Cade Carmichael.
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Neill and Carmichael make their Test debuts
At 19 years and 253 days, Neill has become Ireland's youngest Test debutant. He is set to bat at No. 6 in the batting order. Carmichael, who is older than Neill by four years, will take the No. 3 spot in the line-up. This match marks a historic moment for Irish cricket as they look to make their mark on the international stage.
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Maiden FC game for Neill
It must be noted that Neill has not played a single First-Class game before making his Test debut. He receives his maiden Test cap after playing 16 List A and six T20 matches. Neill is yet to touch the 40-run mark at this level. The youngster made his ODI debut against West Indies earlier this year but could not bat in the game due to an injury.
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Here are the playing XIs
Ireland (Playing XI): Andrew Balbirnie (c), Paul Stirling, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Jordan Neill, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young. Bangladesh (Playing XI): Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad.