Durham wicketkeeper-batsman Stuart Poynter is heading to India as part of a Cricket Ireland training camp.
Poynter is one of eight batsmen heading to Bangalore between 10-20 December as the national team gear up for their major subcontinent tour early in the new year.
The batsmen will be tasked with improving their all-round game against spin ahead of matches against an Afghanistan side containing world-class spinners in Rashid Khan & Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
“The purpose of the camps is to expose a wider pool of players to varying conditions around the world, as well as creating opportunities for more high-intensity skills-based sessions leading into major tours and tournaments.” said Graham Ford, Ireland head coach.
Poynter last featured for Ireland in June against India & has played in 35 internationals for his country – 16 ODIs & 19 T20Is.
The 28-year-old enjoyed a productive season behind the stumps at Emirates Riverside, including a career-best 170 in the Specsavers County Championship match at Derbyshire.
He also won Fielder of the Year at the Club’s end of season awards.