Cricket Ireland officially unveiled its 15-player squad for the highly anticipated ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on January 9, 2026. The global tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is scheduled to run from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Veteran top-order batter Paul Stirling has been named to captain the Irish side, with wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker appointed as his deputy. The squad features a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Notably, Tim Tector, Ben Calitz, and Matthew Humphreys are the new additions to the squad, marking their inclusion for this significant event. Twelve of the fifteen selected players were part of Ireland's previous T20 World Cup campaign in 2024, highlighting continuity in the team's core. Ireland has automatically qualified for this edition of the T20 World Cup, a first for the nation, having previously needed to go through qualification tournaments. Ireland is placed in Group B for the tournament, alongside formidable teams Australia, co-hosts Sri Lanka, Oman, and Zimbabwe. Their group stage matches will be held in Sri Lanka, commencing with their opening fixture against Sri Lanka on February 8, 2026. The announcement comes as other participating nations also finalize their squads, with the ICC setting a provisional squad submission deadline of January 8, 2026, and allowing changes until January 31, 2026. Cricket Ireland's national selector, Andrew White, expressed optimism about the team's prospects, emphasizing their readiness to compete in a challenging group after extensive preparation. This squad announcement sets the stage for Ireland's bid for glory on the "World Stage" in the upcoming T20 World Cup.