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Ireland's Cricket Team Changes Coach a Day After Sealing T20 Series Win over India

On Monday, Ireland Men head coach Heinrich Malan announced his resignation after more than four years, stepping down shortly after guiding the team to a historic 2-0 T20I series sweep over India.
Despite his contract extending into early 2027, Cricket Ireland stated Malan feels "the timing is right in the cycle to step back" following the successful India series.
Reflecting on his tenure, Malan expressed "great pride" in achievements including a T20 World Cup victory against England, Ireland's first Test win against Afghanistan, and a first home Test win versus Zimbabwe.
Gary Wilson replaces Malan, becoming the first Irish-born head coach in over 30 years, with Malan assisting the transition over the coming month to ensure continuity.
The leadership change allows the new head coach to use the ODI series against Afghanistan in August as important preparation for the 50-over World Cup Qualifiers early in 2027.

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Indian Express

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Ireland head coach Malan resigns a day after historic clean-sweep over India

Malan helped Ireland qualify for three consecutive T20 World Cups and secure their first three Test match victories

14 days ago·Mumbai, India

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The Hindu

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Heinrich Malan steps down as Ireland head coach, Gary Wilson named successor

Wilson becomes the first Irish-born person to be the head coach of the Ireland team in over 30 years, since John Willis in the early 1990s.

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Heinrich Malan steps back after four years as Ireland head coach with successor already confirmed

Heinrich Malan says he will look back on his time as Ireland men’s head coach with “great affection” after stepping away from the role.

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Heinrich Malan Resigns as Ireland Head Coach Day After Historic 2-0 T20I Series Win Over India | 🏏 LatestLY

Ireland men's head coach Heinrich Malan has resigned, a day after leading his side to a historic 2-0 T20I series triumph over Shreyas Iyer-led India in Belfast. The 45-year-old South African's departure marks the end of a successful four-year tenure that saw Ireland qualify for three consecutive T20 World Cups and secure their first Test victories. 🏏 Heinrich Malan Resigns as Ireland Head Coach Day After Historic 2-0 T20I Series Win Over India.

14 days ago·Mumbai, India

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