Kyle McCallan has been replaced as Ireland cricket captain by Jason Molins.

Cliftonville player McCallan was unavailable for last week's C&G Trophy win over Wiltshire when Mollins took the captaincy.

Molins' performance clearly impressed the Irish selectors as he has been named skipper for next week's C&G Trophy clash against a Hampshire County Board 11.

McCallan said he was "disappointed" by the Irish selectors' decision but he has promised to give full support to London-based Molins.

Under McCallan, Ireland lost all three of their Triple Crown matches in August.

That came on top of a disappointing showing at the ICC Trophy in Canada.

McCallan is added to the Ireland 11 which defeated Wiltshire for the Hampshire clash.

Ireland are now on the lookout for a new national coach after former New Zealand star Ken Rutherford's decision to step down from the post.