At just 23, Lewis has already demonstrated her leadership capabilities, having guided the team successfully during the summer series against Sri Lanka and England in Delany\u2019s absence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delany, who captained Ireland 125 times between 2016 and 2024, steps down as one of the country\u2019s most iconic cricket figures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ciara O\u2019Brien, the Ireland women\u2019s team selector, praised Delany\u2019s exceptional leadership through a transformative period for Irish cricket. \u201cLaura 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. Her contributions as captain cannot be understated,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lewis, who ranks among Ireland\u2019s top five capped players, embraced her new role with enthusiasm, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledging Delany\u2019s tremendous impact on the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am delighted to be asked to be Ireland Women\u2019s captain on a permanent basis,\u201d Lewis said. \u201cLaura has been a role model to me and many others in the squad, and I hope to continue building on the foundation she has laid.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to Lewis\u2019 appointment, all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been named vice-captain. Prendergast, who briefly led the team earlier this year in the absence of both Lewis and Delany, brings a sharp cricketing mind to her new role. \u201cI am thrilled that Orla has been named vice-captain. She has an outstanding cricket brain that matches her outstanding playing talent,\" Lewis said, praising her new deputy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
O\u2019Brien echoed these sentiments, expressing confidence in the future of the squad under Lewis\u2019 leadership. \u201cGaby stepped into the captaincy this summer and impressed with her own style of leadership. We wish her well as we begin planning for what will be a busy winter and an enormously important 2025.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In addition to Lewis\u2019 appointment, all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been named vice-captain. Prendergast, who briefly led the team earlier this year in the absence of both Lewis and Delany, brings a sharp cricketing mind to her new role. \u201cI am thrilled that Orla has been named vice-captain. She has an outstanding cricket brain that matches her outstanding playing talent,\" Lewis said, praising her new deputy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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