Former Ulster wing Ross Adair has been given a first Ireland call-up as he replaces Lorcan Tucker for next month’s three Twenty20 games against Zimbabwe.
The 28-year-old Northern Knights all-rounder, who is the brother of Irish paceman Mark Adair, scored a try in his only senior appearance for Ulster in 2015.
Tucker will miss the T20s in Harare but will return for the three one-day internationals after he was granted permission to play in the Abu Dhabi International League T20.
“I’m absolutely delighted with the call-up, but I’m not sure it’s really sunk in yet if I’m honest,” said Ross Adair.
“It’s a huge honour for me and now I just can’t wait to get away on tour.”
Ireland will play three T20 matches from 12-15 January against Zimbabwe before three ODIs between the sides from 18-23 January.
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