His two terms as Sri Lanka coach came in 2012-14 and 2016 – 2017 (was to continue till 2019).
John Bracewell has been associated with Ireland after ICC World Cup 2015 and also been part of the team when they acquired the Test status
England strolled to a seven-wicket win in Friday's first ODI at Bristol after Ireland were dismissed for a meagre 126 in a mere 33 overs.
Ireland were completely outplayed by Sri Lanka in the short series as they lost both the match mainly because of their bowling.
Bracewell takes over after Ireland's good performance in the World Cup.
The Bracewells of New Zealand can boast of an unique achievement as two cricketers from the family have now dismissed Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket
Former New Zealand coach, Mark Greatbatch has raised questions about the current crop of Kiwi batsmen's constant inability to cope with spin bowling after the Indian spinners’
Gloucestershire director of cricket John Bracewell confirmed on Monday that he has signed a three-year extension to his contract.
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