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Ireland name squad for T20 World Cup 2026

January 9, 2026

Ireland has named its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in Sri Lanka and India. Paul Stirling will lead the team, supported by Lorcan Tucker as vice-captain, with twelve players returning from the previous tournament. New additions include Tim Tector, Ben Calitz, and Matthew Humphreys.

Central India's Premier English Daily

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Key Highlights

Paul Stirling appointed as captain, Lorcan Tucker as vice-captain.
Twelve players from the previous T20 World Cup squad are retained.
New players added: Tim Tector, Ben Calitz, and Matthew Humphreys.
This marks Ireland's ninth appearance at the T20 World Cup.
Ireland's best performances were in 2009 and 2022, reaching the second round.

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Ireland name squad for T20 World Cup 2026

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