Wilson added to Ireland cricket squad

Cricket : Gary Wilson has been added to Ireland’s squad for their first domestic game of the season when they take on Worcestershire…

Cricket: Gary Wilson has been added to Ireland's squad for their first domestic game of the season when they take on Worcestershire in the Friends Provident Trophy game at Stormont on Sunday.

The 23-year-old wicket-keeper batsman is not required by his county Surrey for their game with Gloucestershire and has been granted permission to join up with Ireland.

Wilson has played 48 times for Ireland and was part of the squad that qualified for the World Cup recently.

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