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.

The series, which was part of the Men's Future Tours Programme, was set to feature one Test match along with three ODIs and three T20s. However, the financial burden of staging the matches has forced the Irish board to pull the plug.

The Ireland Cricket Board has announced the cancellation of its upcoming matches with the Afghanistan national cricket team due to financial challenges. Originally, the two teams were set to compete in a Test match,

Ireland's cricket board said they have cancelled a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year due to financial reasons. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.