Ireland have added a major coup to their coaching set-up ahead of the World Cup, with Australian great Brett Lee included as the side's short-term bowling coach in the build-up to the tournament.
Phil Simmons' side play Randwick Petersham in a 50-over friendly on Friday before official warm-up games against Scotland next Tuesday and Bangladesh two days later.
The 38-year-old claimed 380 one-day international wickets throughout his career, but retired from all forms of cricket in Janaury.
And Simmons said his players will benefit from the fast-bowler's vast experience in the game.
"Brett Lee has a wonderful knowledge of fast bowling, and his special insight of Australian pitches will help give our bowlers further confidence ahead of their group matches," said Simmons.
"I'm sure all our bowlers will benefit from the experience that a two-time World Cup winner has accumulated, especially in the pressure situations of a global event.
"It's a fantastic opportunity for our bowlers to learn from a living legend and one I'm sure they'll all benefit from."
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