ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Aoife Fisher cleared as replacement for injured Amy Hunter in Ireland squad.

Aoife named as Replacement:-

Fischer was named as a replacement after Hunter was ruling out after sustaining a fractured thumb.

UPDATE | Amy Hunter has had to withdraw from the ICC Under-19 Women’s #T20WorldCup squad with a fractured thumb.

We wish Amy well in her recovery! Siúin Woods will captain. Aoife Fisher comes into the squad.

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Substitution of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee. Before the replacement player can be officially adding to the squad.

Amy Hunter has been ruled out of the #U19T20WorldCup with a fractured thumb and Aoife Fisher replaced her in the Ireland squad.

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Amy was hit on her left thumb:-

Hunter injured his left thumb, and following a medical evaluation. The decision was making to withdraw him from the tournament.

17-year-old Aoife Fisher, who plays for Belfast club CSNI, has been called up as Hunter’s replacement. Sean Woods will step in as captain for the remainder of the tournament.

Shout-out to the team who stuck together in tough circumstances! Plenty of fight shown with the bat and in the field. Keep doing us proud 🙌 #T20WorldCup #BackingGreen ☘️🏏

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Hunter sustained an injury to her left thumb, and after a medical assessment it was deciding to withdraw her from the tournament.

Aoife Fisher, 17, who plays for Belfast club CSNI was calling in as Hunter’s replacement. Siúin Woods will step in as captain for the remainder of the tournament.

Event Technicals of Women’s T20 World Cup 2023:-

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 includes Sarah Edgar (Chair), ICC Senior Manager Event Operations, Snehal Pradhan, ICC Women’s Cricket Manager, Sivuyile Mikingwana, Tournament Director, Claire Terblanche, (Cricket South Africa). Lydia Greenway (Independent), Stacey-Ann King (Independent).