Dublin [Ireland], September 19 (ANI): Cricket Ireland (CI) is hopeful about Men in Blue's touring the nation for a white-ball series on their way to England. ESPNcricinfo reported on Friday that Cricket Ireland officials have held discussions with their BCCI counterparts over a potential visit before the commencement of the England tour. India has visited Ireland for a short T20I series in the past seven years: 2018, 2022 and 2023. On Tuesday, Ireland captain Paul Stirling expressed his disappointment about the lack of home international cricket this summer. He classified his side as 'underprepared' to face England in their ongoing three-match T20I series.