Ireland has officially announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in India and Sri Lanka. Leading the team will be Paul Stirling, who is the top run-scorer in T20I history for Ireland, with Lorcan Tucker stepping in as vice-captain. Among the 15 players chosen for this prestigious event, 12 were also part of Ireland’s squad in the last tournament. The lineup includes some new talent, with Tim Tector, Ben Calitz, and Matthew Humphreys making the cut thanks to their impressive performances both domestically and internationally. This will be Ireland’s ninth time competing in the Men’s T20 World Cup. Their standout moments came during the 2009 and 2022 tournaments, where they made it to the second round and celebrated unforgettable victories over former champions West Indies and England. Those matches are etched in the memory of Ireland’s T20 World Cup journey. Andrew White, the National Men’s selector for Ireland, shared his optimism as the tournament approaches, emphasizing that the team is focused on delivering a stronger and more competitive performance in what is expected to be a tough competition. Also Read | JioStar Strengthens WPL 2026 With 15 Sponsors Ahead of New Season In preparation for the global tournament, Ireland will face off against Italy and the United Arab Emirates. At the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, they find themselves in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe. Ireland will kick off their campaign against Sri Lanka in Colombo on February 8. Ireland full squad for T20 World Cup Paul Stirling (Captain), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young As we wrap things up, it's clear that Ireland is heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a squad that strikes a great balance between seasoned players and fresh talent. With Paul Stirling at the helm and a strong commitment to improvement, the team is ready to make a significant mark on the world stage. As they gear up with important warm-up matches and face tough competition in Group B, Ireland is determined to build on their past achievements and create unforgettable moments in their T20 World Cup adventure.