IRELAND CRICKET
Gaby Lewis is Ireland Women’s highest run-scorer with 3742 runs at 28.95 across formats. © Getty
Gaby Lewis will takeover from veteran Laura Delany as captain of Ireland, the country’s cricket board confirmed on Tuesday (October 15). The 23-year-old Lewis is Ireland’s fifth-most capped women’s cricketer and made her international debut in 2014 as a 13-year-old. She is also Ireland Women’s highest run-scorer with 3742 runs at 28.95 across formats.
Lewis has already captained Ireland 12 times, including in last month’s series against England when Delany sat out. She will take over the side with immediate effect before tours to Bangladesh and India coming up in November and January respectively. She will take over the side with immediate effect before tours to Bangladesh and India coming up in November and January respectively.
“Laura Delany is an icon of Irish cricket having led the national team with distinction for over eight years during a time of great change and challenge. She has been an exceptional leader guiding the team through significant milestones in the evolution of our sport. Her contributions as captain cannot be understated,” said Ciara O’Brien, National Women’s Selector, while adding that the 31-year-old Delany would continue to play a key role in the team’s development.
“This decision marks a significant leadership change within our senior national team. With two overseas tours on the horizon, the start of the new ICC Women’s Championship and crucial World Cup Qualifiers ahead, the Selectors felt that now was the right time to introduce a new leadership structure.
“As part of this transition, Gaby Lewis will take on the role of captain with Orla Prendergast being appointed vice captain. Gaby, stepped into the captaincy this summer, and she impressed with her own style of leadership – we wish her well as we begin the planning for what will be a busy winter and enormously important 2025.”
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