Ireland dropped McBrine from tri-series

Dublin: Leinster Lightning all-rounder Simi Singh is a new name in Ireland's squad for the Tri-Nations series against Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dublin.

The 30-year-old, who gained Irish citizenship last month, replaces Andy McBrine in the squad following the two weekend defeats by England.

Ireland start against Bangladesh at Malahide on Friday.

Singh, who plays and coaches at YMCA in Dublin, said the chance to represent Ireland is something he's worked tirelessly towards.

On McBrine's exclusion from the squad, Bracewell felt that the Donemana man would benefit from a few matches with Ireland Wolves to get his form and confidence back.

Ireland squad:

1. William Porterfield (Warwickshire, capt)
2. Andrew Balbirnie (Leinster Lightning)
3. Peter Chase (Leinster Lightning)
4. George Dockrell (Leinster Lightning)
5. Ed Joyce (Sussex/Leinster Lightning)
6. Tim Murtagh (Middlesex)
7. Barry McCarthy (Leinster Lightning)
8. Kevin O'Brien (Leinster Lightning)
9. Niall O'Brien (NW Warriors, wk)
10. Sami Singh (Leinster Lightning)
11. Paul Stirling (Middlesex)
12. Stuart Thompson (NW Warriors)
13. Gary Wilson (Derbyshire/Northern Knights, wk)
14. Craig Young (NW Warriors)
15. John Anderson (Leinster Lightning)