Summary
- Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan has announced his resignation shortly after the team’s historic T20I series victory over India.
- Under his leadership, Ireland defeated England at the 2022 T20 World Cup secured their first-ever Test victory over Afghanistan and claimed their first home Test win by beating Zimbabwe in 2024.
- His final match in charge came against India where Ireland pulled off a thrilling one-run victory to secure their first-ever T20I series win over the reigning world champions.
Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan has announced his resignation shortly after the team’s historic T20I series victory over India.
According to Cricket Ireland, the departure of the 45-year-old South African coach is part of a pre-planned transition with a new head coach set to be appointed before the ODI series against Afghanistan in August.
Malan took charge of Ireland in 2022 and guided the team to several landmark achievements. Under his leadership, Ireland defeated England at the 2022 T20 World Cup secured their first-ever Test victory over Afghanistan and claimed their first home Test win by beating Zimbabwe in 2024.
His final match in charge came against India where Ireland pulled off a thrilling one-run victory to secure their first-ever T20I series win over the reigning world champions.
In his farewell message, Malan thanked the players, coaching staff and the Irish cricket community saying he would always cherish the memories from his time with the team.
Cricket Ireland also praised his contribution stating that he had laid a strong foundation for the future of Irish cricket.
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