Ireland replaces Australia

in the U 19 World Cup Cricket .

Australia have pulled out of the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh starting on January 27 due to security concerns.

The ICC has invited Ireland, who were runners-up in the qualifying tournament in Kuala Lumpur in October,

to replace Australia in the tournament.

Australia were in Group D of the Under-19 World Cup along with :

India, Nepal and New Zealand.

I've no problem with Ireland being invited to replace Australia considering we're they finished. While Australia pulling out is a blow, I think it will be a good chance for Ireland to showcase just how far they've come.