London: All-rounder Moeen Ali was on Tuesday named England vice-captain for their upcoming ODI series against Ireland.
The two teams are scheduled to play three ODIs starting July 30. Ali will act as skipper Eoin Morgan’s deputy in the absence of Jos Buttler, who is part of the Test set-up and would be gearing up for the three-match series against Pakistan starting August 5. “England’s squad for the series itself will be confirmed next week, after two intra-squad matches and a warm-up match for England Lions vs Ireland on Sunday July 26,” the ECB statement read.
The hosts had last week announced a 24-member training squad that will prepare for the series behind closed doors at Ageas Bowl. Ali and Jonny Bairstow both received calls-ups after missing out on securing a place in the England squad for the ongoing Test series against West Indies. (IANS)
