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Ed Joyce Appointed High Performance Batting Coach for Cricket Ireland
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News18•29-09-2026, 10:00
Ed Joyce Appointed High Performance Batting Coach for Cricket Ireland
- •Former Ireland and England international Ed Joyce has been appointed as Cricket Ireland's high performance batting coach, working with the senior men's team and male talent pathway.
- •Joyce, who retired from international cricket in 2018, previously coached the Ireland women's team for nearly six years and worked with Gloucestershire and Dublin Guardians.
- •He expressed his commitment to Irish cricket, aiming to provide insights and knowledge to advance the batting group towards greater consistency.
- •A key figure in Ireland's rise, Joyce scored 2,151 runs in 61 ODIs for Ireland and famously contributed to their 2011 World Cup victory over England.
- •His appointment strengthens Ireland's high performance setup as they prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier and develop future male players.
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Cricket Ireland appointed former international Ed Joyce as their high performance batting coach. He will work immediately with the senior men's team and the country's male talent pathway.
Joyce represented both Ireland and England during his playing career before retiring from international cricket in 2018. He subsequently served as head coach of the Ireland women's team for nearly six years until April 2025, and worked as a batting coach with Gloucestershire and Dublin Guardians.
Ireland’s senior men’s team is looking to strengthen its batting in preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier, which is scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 23.
