Ireland Announce Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Overview

Ireland have officially named their 15 player squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Paul Stirling will lead the team, while Cricket Ireland confirmed that Ireland will play preparation series against the UAE and Italy in Dubai before the tournament.

Ireland 15 member squad announcement video for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Image Source: Instagram/@icc and @t20worldcup—Edited & Modified by Us

Cricket Ireland has formally revealed Ireland squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking the beginning of the team preparations for the global tournament.

The announcement highlights Ireland commitment to building a competitive unit and gaining valuable match practice ahead of the mega event.

Paul Stirling to Captain Ireland

Cricket Ireland confirmed that Paul Stirling will captain the 15 member national squad in the T20 World Cup 2026.

Stirling experience, leadership skills, and consistent performances make him a key figure for Ireland as they aim to challenge stronger teams on the world stage.

Ireland T20 world cup 2026 squad

• Paul Stirling (captain)
• Mark Adair
• Ross Adair
• Ben Caltz
• Curtis Campher
• Gareth Delany
• George Dockrell
• Matthew Humphreys
• Josh Little
• Barry Mccarthy
• Harry Tector
• Tim Tector
• Lorcan Tucker
• Ben White
• Craig Young

Official Announcement via Social Media

The squad was announced through a specially produced video shared on Cricket Ireland official social media platforms.

The video featured the full list of selected players and quickly gained attention among fans, journalists, and cricket followers worldwide.

This modern approach helped generate excitement and ensured the announcement reached a global audience within minutes.

Warm Up Series in Dubai Before the World Cup

Before the World Cup begins, Ireland will take part in preparation matches in Dubai.

Upcoming Preparation Matches

Ireland will face:

• United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Italy

These matches will allow the team to:

• Adjust to playing conditions
• Test combinations and strategies
• Build team confidence before the tournament

The warm up series is seen as a crucial step in ensuring the squad is fully ready for high pressure World Cup matches.

Ireland Focus for T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland cricket board is clearly focused on strong preparation, leadership stability, and team balance.

With Paul Stirling leading the squad and a proper warm up plan in place, Ireland hopes to deliver competitive performances and possibly cause upsets during the tournament.

Fans will now be eagerly watching how the team performs in the build up series before the World Cup officially begins.

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