Tector, who made her international debut in 2024, comes from a well-known cricketing family and is the younger sister of Ireland internationals Harry Tector and Tim Tector. Cricket Ireland\u2019s Director of High Performance, Graeme West, expressed disappointment over Delany\u2019s absence while backing Tector to seize the opportunity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are all devastated for Laura \u2013 she\u2019s one of the toughest competitors that has ever played for Ireland Women, and we wish her well with her recovery. Alice herself has had to deal with injuries over the last 12 months, but has shown a great temperament since returning to play in 2026,\u201d West said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delany\u2019s withdrawal leaves a significant void in Ireland\u2019s setup, given her experience and leadership qualities, but it also opens the door for one of the country\u2019s brightest young prospects. Despite having only five international appearances so far, Tector is now set for the biggest assignment of her young career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ireland will begin their preparations by hosting a tri-series in Clontarf featuring West Indies and Pakistan before travelling for the World Cup, which runs from June 12 to July 5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Delany\u2019s withdrawal leaves a significant void in Ireland\u2019s setup, given her experience and leadership qualities, but it also opens the door for one of the country\u2019s brightest young prospects. Despite having only five international appearances so far, Tector is now set for the biggest assignment of her young career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ireland, ranked ninth in the ICC women\u2019s T20I standings, have been placed in a challenging Group 2 alongside hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and Scotland. Group 1 comprises Australia, South Africa, India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh, with the top two teams from each pool progressing to the semi-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n