Ireland Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 USA: Ireland has announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 01 June, 2024 to 29 June, 2024, with matches being played across various venues in the Caribbean and the United States.
Source: The Statesman
The squad will be led by seasoned opener Paul Stirling. The team is gearing up for a tough challenge in Group A, where they will face cricketing giants India and Pakistan alongside USA and Canada.
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Stirling, known for his aggressive batting, brings not only his firepower at the top of the order but also valuable experience as captain. He has led Ireland in 22 T20 Internationals before, and his presence will be crucial for the team’s performance.
Interestingly, the Irish cricket team has revealed three different squads for three upcoming T20I events: a series against Pakistan, a triangular series with Scotland and Netherlands, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
A core group of 14 players will see action across all three tournaments. For the T20 World Cup specifically, Ireland has bolstered their squad with the inclusion of seamer Josh Little.
Here is the complete list of players for each T20 event.
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Ireland Squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
The squad boasts a healthy mix of experience and young talent. Alongside Stirling, players like Andrew Balbirnie and George Dockrell provide stability and knowledge, while exciting youngsters like Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker add firepower to the batting line-up.
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Player |
Role |
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Paul Stirling (Captain) |
Batsman/All-rounder |
|
Mark Adair |
Bowler/All-rounder |
|
Ross Adair |
Batsman |
|
Andrew Balbirnie |
Batsman |
|
Curtis Campher |
All-rounder |
|
Gareth Delany |
Batsman/All-rounder |
|
George Dockrell |
All-rounder |
|
Graham Hume |
Bowler |
|
Josh Little |
Bowler |
|
Barry McCarthy |
Bowler |
|
Neil Rock |
Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
|
Harry Tector |
Batsman |
|
Lorcan Tucker |
Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
|
Ben White |
Bowler |
|
Craig Young |
Bowler |
|
Heinrich Malan |
Head Coach |
Ireland Squad for the Pakistan T20I Series and the Triangular Series 2024
|
Player |
Role |
|
Paul Stirling (Captain) |
Batsman/All-rounder |
|
Mark Adair |
Bowler/All-rounder |
|
Ross Adair |
Batsman |
|
Andrew Balbirnie |
Batsman |
|
Curtis Campher |
All-rounder |
|
Gareth Delany |
Batsman/All-rounder |
|
George Dockrell |
All-rounder |
|
Graham Hume |
Bowler |
|
Barry McCarthy |
Bowler |
|
Neil Rock |
Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
|
Harry Tector |
Batsman |
|
Lorcan Tucker |
Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
|
Ben White |
Bowler |
|
Craig Young |
Bowler |
|
Heinrich Malan |
Head Coach |
This World Cup presents a golden opportunity for Ireland to make a strong impression on the global stage. They have a well-balanced squad with a good mix of experience and youth. If they can perform to their potential, they can cause some upsets in a competitive group.
