Ireland Cricketers List – Full Squad, Player Roles & Latest Update

Ireland has become one of the most competitive cricketing nations in Europe, rapidly improving since gaining Test status in 2017. Known for its fearless batting approach, disciplined bowling, and impressive performances in ICC tournaments, the Ireland cricket team continues to grow in strength.

Ireland’s top-order features experienced players such as Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie, while the middle order is anchored by Harry Tector, one of the most talented modern batters in Irish cricket history. The wicketkeeping duties are shared by Lorcan Tucker and Neil Rock, offering flexibility in formats.

The all-rounders add great depth to the team. Curtis Campher, Mark Adair, George Dockrell, and Andy McBrine contribute with both bat and ball, making Ireland highly competitive in white-ball formats.

In the bowling department, Ireland boasts a strong pace attack led by Josh Little, who has gained worldwide recognition through franchise leagues. Barry McCarthy, Craig Young, Graham Hume, and Fionn Hand provide control and variation. Spin resources include Ben White, Simi Singh, and Humphreys, adding balance to the squad.

🇮🇪 Ireland Cricket Team – Full Squad (30 Players)

✅ A) Short Player Descriptions (1–2 lines each)

Batsmen

Andrew Balbirnie – Ireland’s most reliable top-order batter known for classy stroke-play and calm leadership.
Paul Stirling (Captain) – Explosive opener and senior-most batter, famous for aggressive starts.
Harry Tector – Ireland’s best modern middle-order batter with excellent ODI and T20 consistency.
Lorcan Tucker – WK-batter with sharp glovework and fearless T20 batting.
Curtis Campher – Dynamic batting all-rounder who contributes with pace bowling.
Stephen Doheny – Promising top-order batter with solid technique and temperament.
James McCollum – Compact Test opener who builds long innings.
Neil Rock – Young WK-batter with strong T20 finishing skills.
Gareth Delany – Middle-order hitter with leg-spin utility.
Ross Adair – Power hitter used mostly in T20 cricket.

All-Rounders

George Dockrell – Experienced all-rounder who has evolved into a reliable middle-order batter.
Andy McBrine – Off-spinning all-rounder known for accuracy and stability.
Mark Adair – Leading pace-bowling all-rounder with strong death-over ability.
Tyrone Kane – Medium-pace all-rounder with experience in all formats.
Graham Hume – Medium-fast bowler who contributes handy lower-order runs.

Fast Bowlers

Josh Little – Ireland’s best fast bowler; left-armer with pace and IPL experience.
Barry McCarthy – Experienced white-ball pacer with good variations.
Craig Young – Swing bowler who delivers early breakthroughs.
Curtis Campher – Seam bowling all-rounder with movement and control.
Matthew Foster – Young pacer building good domestic numbers.
David Delany – Fast bowler known for pace and bounce.
Fionn Hand – T20 bowler with variations and slower balls.
Graham Kennedy – Fast bowler with accuracy in limited overs.

Spin Bowlers

Ben White – Ireland’s preferred frontline leg-spinner.
Simi Singh – Off-spin all-rounder with strong economy rate in ODIs.
Andy McBrine – Control-based off-spinner used in Tests and ODIs.
Tom Mayes – Emerging spinner with strong domestic impact.
Matthew Humphreys – Left-arm spinner developing quickly in limited overs cricket.

Additional / Emerging Players

Nathan McGuire – Young batter with strong under-19 record.
Tucker Kelly – Future all-round option building through domestic leagues.
Jonathan Garth – Seam bowler with promise.

No.	Player Name	Role	Type
1	Paul Stirling	Batsman	Captain, Opener
2	Andrew Balbirnie	Batsman	Top-order
3	Harry Tector	Batsman	Middle-order
4	Lorcan Tucker	WK-Batter	Wicketkeeper
5	Curtis Campher	All-rounder	Batting + Pace
6	Stephen Doheny	Batsman	Opener
7	James McCollum	Batsman	Test Opener
8	Gareth Delany	All-rounder	Leg-spin
9	Neil Rock	WK-Batter	Finisher
10	Ross Adair	Batsman	Power-hitter
11	George Dockrell	All-rounder	Spin All-rounder
12	Andy McBrine	All-rounder	Off-spin
13	Mark Adair	All-rounder	Pace All-rounder
14	Tyrone Kane	All-rounder	Medium Pace
15	Graham Hume	Bowler	Medium-fast
16	Josh Little	Bowler	Left-arm Fast
17	Barry McCarthy	Bowler	Fast Medium
18	Craig Young	Bowler	Swing Bowler
19	Fionn Hand	Bowler	T20 Specialist
20	Matthew Foster	Bowler	Fast Bowler
21	David Delany	Bowler	Fast Bowler
22	Graham Kennedy	Bowler	Fast Bowler
23	Ben White	Bowler	Leg-spinner
24	Simi Singh	All-rounder	Off-spin
25	Andy McBrine	Bowler	Off-spin
26	Matthew Humphreys	Bowler	Left-arm Spin
27	Tom Mayes	Bowler	Emerging Spinner
28	Nathan McGuire	Batter	Young Batter
29	Tucker Kelly	All-rounder	Future Prospect
30	Jonathan Garth	Bowler	Medium-fast