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21 September 2025; Ireland batter Harry Tector during match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Tector positive as Ireland prepare for Bangladesh Tests

After a frustrating year for the Ireland, batter Harry Tector is backing the side to respond as they take on Bangladesh in the first of two Test matches ahead of three T20 internationals later in the year.

Cricket • 10 Nov

Harry Tector before match two of the Men's T20 International series between Ireland and India at Malahide last month

Tector: Watching World Cup from afar will be hard

Harry Tector reflected ruefully about Ireland's absence from the World Cup, admitting it will be a "tough watch" but the batter insisted the squad cannot complain about missing out.

Cricket • 25 Sep 23

McCarthy under no illusions about cut-throat Qualifier

Ireland all-rounder Barry McCarthy is acutely aware that the upcoming Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament will be a "cut-throat" affair.

Cricket • 14 Jun 23

Harry Tector scored 149 not out off 123 balls

Tector steers Ireland to warm-up win over United States

Harry Tector hit an unbeaten 149 to steer Ireland to a five-wicket victory over the United States in their first warm-up match ahead of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

Cricket • 13 Jun 23

Harry Tector in action during the recent match with Bangladesh

Tector first Irish player to win ICC monthly award

Irish international Harry Tector has been named International Men's Player of the Month by the International Cricket Council – the first Irish men's cricketer to win the award.

Cricket • 12 Jun 23

Harry Tector will be hoping to maintain his ODI form in the T20 tournament

Tector and McBrine named in T20 squad for WC qualifier

In-form Harry Tector and Andy McBrine have both been named in Ireland's 14-player squad that will compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Oman next month.

Cricket • 21 Jan 22

Andy McBrine inspired Ireland with a man of the match performance at Sabina Park

'Stand & deliver' - McBrine heroics led to historic win

Andy McBrine's courageous performance with bat and ball inspired the team to record Ireland's historic series win against the West Indies in Jamaica.

Cricket • 17 Jan 22

Andy McBrine and Ireland had a day to remember

Ireland seal series win over West Indies

Andy McBrine and Harry Tector both hit half-centuries as Ireland beat the West Indies by two wickets to seal victory in their three-match one-day international series.

Cricket • 17 Jan 22

Harry Tector once again impressed with the bat for Ireland

Ireland shock West Indies with victory in Kingston

Ireland have beaten the West Indies in their One Day International (ODI) at Sabina Park in Jamaica to level the series with the hosts.

Cricket • 13 Jan 22

Harry Tector