Ireland drop a multi-format home series against Afghanistan because of financial reasons but will host England and West Indies in men's matches this year, with Ireland women hosting Zimbabwe and Pakistan.

Ireland staged a "home" white-ball series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi last year in a bid to overcome what Deutrom described at the time as "current infrastructure constraints" given the lack of a permanent home stadium and the high cost of temporary infrastructure.

Ireland Cricket recently came forward and announced that they will be cancelling their upcoming home series against Afghanistan due to financial problems.

Ireland were then scheduled to host Afghanistan for one test, three one-day internationals and three T20s in August. "One planned series that won't go ahead for financial reasons

Ireland have shelved plans to host a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year for "financial reasons" in a busy summer schedule which includes historic tours by England Men's T20I side and Zimbabwe Women.