Abu Dhabi, Nov. 10 -- The absence of star all-rounder Orla Prendergast has done nothing to dampen the hopes of Ireland at the upcoming ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy in the UAE.
Ireland will be without the services of Prendergast for the 10-team tournament that commences on Thursday, with the No.5 ranked T20I all-rounder in Australia plying her trade with the Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League.
The absence of Prendergast has opened up opportunities for a variety of inexperienced players, with Ireland calling up the likes of Abbi Harrison and Zara Craig on the back of strong performances at recent editions of the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup.
It has also paved the way for Amy Hunter to take up the vice-captaincy role ...