Ireland call up Moondra as injury crisis hits ODI squad vs Afghanistan

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Ireland have called up Moondra to their ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan due to a significant injury crisis. Several key players, including Little, Hollard, Young, McCarthy, Neill, and David Delany, were ruled out of contention for selection. The multiple absentees forced team management to look beyond their regular pool of players. Moondra's inclusion reflects the depth challenges Ireland face ahead of the series.

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