The Northern Knights Squad to face the North West Warriors in the 3 day Hanley Energy IP Championship from 24th-26th May at The Meadow, Downpatrick CC has been announced.

Kyle McCallan, Head of Selectors for the Knights said: "The selectors are happy to announce the first squad for this year's 3 day series vs the NW Warriors. There is some exciting new talent as well as reward for those who have been consistent performers at both club and inter-provincial level over the past few years."

The 12 man squad selected are as follows:

• Andrew White (Instonians) (Captain)
• James Cameron-Dow (CIYMS)
• Adam Dennison (Waringstown)
• Chris Dougherty (CIYMS) (Wicketkeeper)
• Phil Eaglestone (Waringstown)
• Shane Getkate (CSNI)
• Neil Gill (Muckamore)
• James McCollum (Waringstown)
• Lee Nelson (Waringstown)
• James Shannon (Instonians)
• Greg Thompson (Waringstown)
• Rassie Van Der Dussen (CIYMS)

A number of squad members who would have been considered for selection are unavailable for various reasons. These include; Mark Adair, Stephen Bunting, Allen Coulter, Nigel Jones, Gary Kidd and Robert McKinley.