Fans heading to watch The Boys in Green attempting to level the series against Sri Lanka at Malahide will be guaranteed at least one top quality performance - from the pitch and outfield at Ireland's new Home of Cricket.

Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom has outlined the reasons why Malahide has been rejected in favour of Abbotstown as the venue for a new National Stadium.

Irish cricket's governing body previously supported a €6m redevelopment of the members-owned Malahide Cricket Club, which would have included a new pavilion with television and media facilities, and 1,500 permanent seats.