T20 World Cup selection a 'huge honour' for Dalzell
Alana Dalzell, a 25-year-old bowler from County Tyrone, has been selected for the Ireland T20 World Cup squad, marking a significant milestone in her cricket career. She expressed that the selection feels surreal and is a huge honor, especially with the tournament being hosted close to home. Dalzell hopes her journey will inspire younger female cricketers in her community.
- ▪Alana Dalzell made her international debut for Ireland in 2022 against South Africa.
- ▪She became the first woman from the North West to become a professional cricketer in 2024.
- ▪Dalzell credits her father for sparking her interest in cricket and has seen significant growth in girls' cricket in her region.
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T20 World Cup selection a 'huge honour' for DalzellImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dalzell began her journey with Bready Cricket ClubByElaine McGeeBBC News NIPublished9 minutes agoIreland bowler Alana Dalzell is no stranger to blazing a trail.The 25-year-old from just outside Bready in County Tyrone - a cricket stronghold - joined the local club as a child playing for both the boys and eventually, men's teams.She climbed the cricket ranks making her international debut for Ireland in 2022 against South AfricaAlana then made history in 2024 when she became the first woman from the North West to become a professional cricketer.Now she has had her first call-up for the Ireland T20 World Cup squad; a prospect Dalzell said feels "surreal and a huge honour."Ireland, who sealed…
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