Jonathan Trott has accepted a "short-term consultancy" role with Ireland ahead of their ODI series against Afghanistan next month.
The former Warwickshire batter only left his position as the head coach of Afghanistan at the beginning of the year following their elimination from the T20 World Cup.
Trott has been heavily linked with the vacant England Men's Test head coach job after Brendon McCullum was relieved of his duties last week.
The 45-year-old will join up with the Ireland Men's side for 14 days, tasked with working on the opening two ODIs of their all-important five-match series against Afghanistan that begins on 5th August.
Ireland's performance director Graeme West said: "The upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan is critical to [the] Ireland Men's squad's preparations for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in early 2027."
"This is a rare opportunity to bring a world-class coach into the senior team environment offering a wealth of current knowledge on the opposition.
"Having worked with the Afghanistan squad, Jonathan is perfectly placed to support our strategic planning for the series, providing our players and staff with a new perspective - expanding their skills, knowledge and understanding of 50-over cricket."
Gary Wilson took charge of Ireland just last month after being promoted his role as assistant coach to Heinrich Malan. Wilson's reign got off to the perfect start, recording a series victory over India in a two-match T20I skirmish in Belfast.
Trott, who scored nine Test centuries for England, was reportedly included on a shortlist of candidates to replace McCullum as red-ball coach.
After the retirement of Ben Stokes, England are also in need ahead of a captain ahead of their upcoming three-match Test series with Pakistan that gets underway at Headingley on 19th August.
