Injury forces a change in the Ireland T20WC 2026 squad
Injury has ruled out Laura Delany out of Ireland's squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Ireland have been forced to make a change in their squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the preceding tri-series, with Laura Delany ruled out due to injury.
18-year-old Alice Tector, who made her Ireland debut in 2024, has made it into the squad. She is the sister of Ireland internationals Harry Tector and Tim Tector.
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Graeme West, Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland spoke on the development.
"We are all devastated for Laura – she’s one of the toughest competitors that has ever played for Ireland Women and we wish her well with her recovery," West said.
"Alice herself has had to deal with injuries over the last 12 months, but has shown a great temperament since returning to play in 2026."
While Delany's departure is a massive setback, it is also a great opportunity for Alice, who has five international caps, to prove herself at the biggest stage.
Before their T20 World Cup campaign, Ireland will host West Indies and Pakistan in a tri-series.