Ireland confirm 48 cricketers for central contract list
Matthew Humphreys, Sarah Forbes added to the the new full-time contract list consisting of 17 male cricketers and 11 female cricketers.
Cricket Ireland announced its annual central contract list ahead of the women's T20I series against Zimbabwe and the men's T20I series against England.
Matthew Humphreys, after his memorable Test spell against Zimbabwe in a historic encounter, has been rewarded with a full-time contract, after being in the retainer contract last year.
Sarah Forbes performances in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier campaign has earned her a full-time contract as well.
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The Ireland contract system has grown and evolved over time, a key feature being the ability for Cricket Ireland to tailor contracts to suit the circumstances of the individual player. Non-contracted players are also selected from time-to-time to be offered a ‘casual’ contract for the reminder of the contract year.
Graeme West, the Director of High Performance for Cricket Ireland believed that these central contracts rewarded Ireland's best cricketing talents across men's and women's matches.
"They allow the players the time and opportunity to access specialist coaching, as well as healthcare and lifestyle support services which create a more holistic approach to player development.
“Cricket Ireland’s investment in these contracts helps the growth of our sport through ensuring we are competitive and visible on the world stage – and also through creating role models and heroes to inspire a new generation to enter the sport.”
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CENTRALLY-CONTRACTED PLAYERS
Full-time contracts:
Men: Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Graham Hume, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Neil Rock, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
Women: Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent
Part-year contracts:
Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Gavin Hoey, Matthew Foster, Liam McCarthy, Morgan Topping
Educational contracts:
Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Louise Little, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector
Casual contracts:
Abbi Harrison, Kia McCartney, Jenni Jackson, Lara McBride, Ellie McGee