The ICC confirmed Jane\u2019s inclusion in Ireland\u2019s squad after getting the approval from the tournament\u2019s Event Technical Committee, comprising Wasim Khan (Chair and ICC General Manager \u2013 Cricket), Gaurav Saxena (ICC General Manager \u2013 Events & Corporate Communications), Beth Barrett\u2011Wild (Tournament Director and host representative), and Stacy\u2011Ann King (Independent nominee).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Jane Maguire as a replacement for Ava Canning in the Ireland squad. The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad,\u201d said the ICC in its statement on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ava had missed Ireland\u2019s clash against hosts and 2009 champions England, which they lost by six wickets at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, with captain Gaby Lewis saying that it was due to a \u2018precaution\u2019. In her absence, Louise Little came into Ireland\u2019s playing eleven and hit an unbeaten 26.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCanning was sent for a precautionary scan yesterday after she raised concerns over her back after the match against Scotland last Saturday. Unfortunately for the Leinster all-rounder, the scan has revealed a stress fracture in her back, and she will fly home to begin recovery and rehabilitation immediately. Maguire will join up with the squad tomorrow,\u201d said Cricket Ireland in its statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ava had missed Ireland\u2019s clash against hosts and 2009 champions England, which they lost by six wickets at The Rose Bowl in Southampton, with captain Gaby Lewis saying that it was due to a \u2018precaution\u2019. In her absence, Louise Little came into Ireland\u2019s playing eleven and hit an unbeaten 26.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ireland have lost both of their Group B games against Scotland and England. They will aim to get off the mark on the points table and get their first-ever win in the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup when they take on defending champions New Zealand in Southampton on Friday evening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n