Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Ireland selection a 'huge honour' for Dalzell

Ireland bowler Alana Dalzell, a 25-year-old from County Tyrone, has been named in the Ireland squad for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, describing the selection as 'surreal and a huge honour.' Dalzell made her international debut for Ireland in 2022 against South Africa and made history in 2024 by becoming the first woman from the North West of Ireland to become a professional cricketer. She began her cricket journey at Bready Cricket Club, where she played for both the boys' and men's teams.