Ireland and West Indies first T20 off after rain
Ireland's first T20 international against West Indies has been abandoned because of consistent rain.
The three-match series was due to begin at Bready on Thursday with subsequent meetings scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
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The West Indies are returning to the area where they were bowled out for 25 in a famous Irish victory in 1969.
The series is the second this year between the two sides who split an ODI series in Dublin last month.
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