Gaby Lewis has made a full recovery from the quad strain she sustained during the first ODI against Sri Lanka earlier this month. She is set to lead Ireland in their upcoming white-ball series against England. With regular captain Laura Delany sidelined due to a lingering ligament injury on her ankle, Lewis steps in to fill the leadership role once again.
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Alice Tector, who made her ODI debut against Sri Lanka, has received her first T20I call-up. Tector, the sister of Ireland men’s batter Harry Tector, impressed selectors with her performance, earning her a spot in both the ODI and T20I squads. The young allrounder is expected to bring fresh energy to the team as they face England in a crucial series.
Injuries Continue to Plague the Squad
Una Raymond-Hoey, who returned to international cricket earlier this month after a five-year break, is back in both white-ball squads despite an injury scare in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. However, the team continues to miss the experience of Laura Delany, whose injury turned out to be more severe than initially thought.
Selector’s Confidence in Lewis
Ciara O’Brien, the national selector, expressed confidence in Gaby Lewis’s ability to lead the team in Delany’s absence. “Gaby has led before in Laura’s absence. We’re very comfortable with her stepping in to lead for the England series and know that she will bring her impeccable high standards to the role,” O’Brien stated.
A Young and Promising Squad
Ireland’s squad is notably young, with an average age of less than 22 years. The selectors are hopeful that the home crowd will turn up in large numbers to support the team in this challenging series. The upcoming matches will be a significant test for the young side, particularly against a strong England team.
Series Details and Squad Composition
Ireland and England will play three ODIs in Belfast as part of the Women’s Championship, followed by three T20Is in Dublin. Twelve of the 14 players feature in both squads, with Alana Dalzell and Joanna Loughran part of the ODIs only, and Ava Canning and Christina Coulter Reilly included in the T20I squad.
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Ireland ODI Squad for England Series
- Gaby Lewis (captain)
- Alana Dalzell
- Sarah Forbes
- Amy Hunter
- Arlene Kelly
- Joanna Loughran
- Aimee Maguire
- Jane Maguire
- Leah Paul
- Orla Prendergast
- Una Raymond-Hoey
- Freya Sargent
- Rebecca Stokell
- Alice Tector
Ireland T20I Squad for England Series
- Gaby Lewis (captain)
- Ava Canning
- Christina Coulter Reilly
- Sarah Forbes
- Amy Hunter
- Arlene Kelly
- Aimee Maguire
- Jane Maguire
- Leah Paul
- Orla Prendergast
- Una Raymond-Hoey
- Freya Sargent
- Rebecca Stokell
- Alice Tector
The series will be a significant opportunity for these young players to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience against one of the top teams in women’s cricket.
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