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DUBLIN: Ireland have named an experienced 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
Paul Stirling will lead the side, with wicket-keeper Lorcan Tucker named as his deputy.
The squad’s 12 out of 15 members have featured in the 2024 edition, whereas Tim Tector, Ben Calitz, and Matthew Humphreys will play in the mega event for the first time.
Ireland’s highest run-getter, Stirling, will bolster the batting unit alongside the likes of George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, and Harry Tector.
The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Mark Adair and Josh Little.
The Irish side will be appearing in their ninth T20 World Cup, with their best coming in 2009 and 2022 when they advanced to the second round.
Following the announcement, Ireland’s men’s selector, Andrew White, aims to deliver improved performances in a challenging event.
“To say we are very much looking forward to this T20 World Cup is an under-statement,” he said.
“After a memorable 2022 tournament, we probably weren’t at our best in 2024 – and have been waiting to rectify that ever since,” he added.
“There is no doubt we are in a highly competitive group, which includes playing the tournament hosts but we have played these sides recently enough in previous editions of this tournament, and will go into these matches with no fear,” White concluded.
Ireland is slotted against Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe in Group B and will start their campaign against the hosts in Colombo on February 8.
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
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