Ireland are to be given a fresh chance to build on their World Cup performance after it was announced they will face Sri Lanka in a triangular series also featuring Scotland in July.
The Irish have been the standout non-Test nation at the World Cup, beating England by three wickets and competing strongly against co-hosts Bangladesh and India, as well as the West Indies, in the group phase.
But Ireland do not play the leading nations as often as they would like, until Monday's announcement their only major post World Cup fixture was a one-day international against England in Dublin on August 25.
However they now have a chance to face Sri Lanka in Edinburgh.
Ireland will play Sri Lanka on Monday July 11, and Scotland the following day. Scotland play Sri Lanka on Wednesday, July 13.
"This is a great boost to us to face a side of the quality of Sri Lanka," said Ireland coach Phil Simmons.
"They have proved already that they are one of the best sides in the world and they are just the sort of opponent we need. Ireland need to play more one day internationals between World Cups to give us the experience we need to perform and excel at these tournaments."
