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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Foundations in place for Ireland to grow
New Ireland women's head coach Lloyd Tennant says the "foundations are in place" for the team to qualify for World Cups and improve their ranking during his time in who has 30 years of experience in coaching, was appointed as Ed Joyce's successor in May. And as he prepares to take on Zimbabwe in his first game at the helm in the opening T20 on 20 July, Tennant says he has "all good impressions" of what he has seen since starting his role on 1 June. "It [World Cup qualification] has been spoken about, making sure that we're all together in our vision," the 57-year-old said, with Ireland's hopes of reaching this year's ICC Women's World Cup ended by Bangladesh in April. "The team want to get through to World Cups obviously, so that's something we've already started to speak about. But also they want to move up the rankings and world rankings. It's an ambitious young group and an ambitious support staff behind them."Of the squad he has inherited from Joyce, who was head coach for nearly six years, he added: "We've got a decent mix of older heads and experienced players and younger. "We've got some good foundations and hopefully we can build on their skill set and keep moving forwards. As we go forward, we'll get some extra pace and wicket-taking options, trying to develop a bit of depth in the spin bowling. "We know that the batting group is strong, but could we add a bit of power hitting just to get slightly bigger scores." Maguire 'not a worry at all' A former seam bowler with Leicestershire, Tennant was assistant coach at Manchester Originals and was women and girls' talent manager at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for two years."Across the board I've had different experiences," he added."[I've been] an assistant coach, a head coach and I've worked in the women's game for 10 years and have seen how that's developed, so I'm hoping we can still continue to move the women's game forward as it's growing across the world at the moment. "I'm hoping to be an influence on some of the coaches as well. Being in coaching for a long time, I've made my own mistakes and have got a few things right, so hopefully I can pass that experience on to the coaches."Ireland face Zimbabwe in three T20s later this month before a three-match one-day international series between the sides, which starts on 26 July. Tennant handed a debut call-up to The Hill's right-arm off-spinner Lara McBride off the back of her Super Series performances for the added he has no concerns over the 19-year-old's club-mate Aimee Maguire, who was suspended from international cricket earlier this year for an illegal bowling action. "Yeah, she's doing brilliantly," Tennant said of 19-year-old Maguire. "She absolutely looks fine to me. She's not a worry at all. At the right time, at the right pace we'll get her back moving into the team but she's doing brilliantly."When asked if Maguire has gone back for re-testing, he added: "Hopefully she'll be going shortly, then we'll get her some cricket and take that at the right pace." Ireland squads for Zimbabwe series T20 squad: Gaby Lewis (captain, Phoenix/Scorchers), Ava Canning (Leinster/Typhoons), Christina Coulter Reilly (Clontarf/Scorchers), Laura Delany (Leinster/Typhoons), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Dragons), Arlene Kelly (Malahide/Dragons), Louise Little (Pembroke/Scorchers), Sophie MacMahon (Leinster/Scorchers), Jane Maguire (The Hills/Typhoons), Lara McBride (The Hills/Scorchers), Cara Murray (Waringstown/Clontarf/Dragons), Leah Paul (Merrion/Typhoons), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke/Dragons), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion/Typhoons).ODI squad: Gaby Lewis (captain, Phoenix/Scorchers), Ava Canning (Leinster/Typhoons), Christina Coulter Reilly (Clontarf/Scorchers), Alana Dalzell (Bready/Dragons), Laura Delany (Leinster/Typhoons), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke/Typhoons), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Dragons), Arlene Kelly (Malahide/Dragons), Louise Little (Pembroke/Scorchers), Jane Maguire (The Hills/Typhoons), Lara McBride (The Hills/Scorchers), Cara Murray (Waringstown/Clontarf/Dragons), Leah Paul (Merrion/Typhoons), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke/Dragons) Ireland v Zimbabwe fixtures 20 July: Ireland v Zimbabwe (1st T20; Pembroke)22 July: Ireland v Zimbabwe (2nd T20; Pembroke)23 July: Ireland v Zimbabwe (3rd T20; Pembroke)26 July: Ireland v Zimbabwe (1st ODI; Stormont)28 July: Ireland v Zimbabwe (2nd ODI; Stormont)
Irish Independent
08-07-2025
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- Irish Independent
Lara McBride set for Ireland debut in women's ODI and T20 series
McBride, a 19-year-old off-spinner who plays for The Hills, was one of the standout performers at the U-19 World Cup in January and has continued to impress in domestic competitions. Lloyd Tennant, the new head coach of the women's team, is looking forward to the five matches – three T20s at Sydney Parade, and two ODIs in Belfast – and hopes to expand on the work of predecessor Ed Joyce who stood down at the end of April. 'My aim during the next few weeks and months is to build on the strong foundations already in place but, where possible, look to move our game forward,' Tennant said. 'I've had a very warm welcome since arriving, and there are plenty of incredibly talented players here in Ireland to work with.' The Girls in Green have an impressive record against Zimbabwe, having beaten them in all seven T20 meetings between the sides, and six of the eight ODIs they have contested. T20I SQUAD: Gaby Lewis (c) (Phoenix), Ava Canning (Leinster), Christina Coulter Reilly (Clontarf), Laura Delany (Leinster), Amy Hunter (Instonians), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Louise Little (Pembroke), Sophie MacMahon (Leinster), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Lara McBride (The Hills), Cara Murray (Waringstown/Clontarf), Leah Paul (Merrion), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion).
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
McBride receives first call-up for Zimbabwe series
Teenager Lara McBride has received her first senior call-up for Ireland's series against Zimbabwe later this month as Llyod Tennant names his first squad as head 19-year-old off-spinner played for Ireland at the ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in January and also impressed playing in the Super has named two 14-player squads which will play three T20 Internationals at Pembroke Cricket Club and two one-day internationals at Stormont between 20-28 series against Zimbabwe will act as preparation for Ireland ahead of their T20 World Cup qualifier in Lewis will captain both squads, with Orla Prendergast named who succeeds Ed Joyce after previously working with England's Female Academy and A Team, said he was "looking forward" to the Zimbabwe series."My aim during the next few weeks and months is to build on the strong foundations already in place, but where possible, look to move our game forward," he added."I've had a very warm welcome since arriving - and watched some very competitive action in the Super Series – there is plenty of incredibly talented players here in Ireland to work with, and I'm looking forward to seeing how we can progress further over coming years."
RTÉ News
02-05-2025
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- RTÉ News
Lloyd Tennant to succeed Ed Joyce as Ireland women's head coach
Cricket Ireland has been appointed Lloyd Tennant as the new head coach of the women's national team, succeeding Ed Joyce. The 57-year old Tennant, who played with Leicestershire and Essex, served as head coach of Central Sparks, overseeing the English West Midlands regional women's team for four years from 2020 to 2024. Reacting to his appointment, Tennant said: "I'm very excited about this new role - it's such a great time to be involved in women's cricket, given its rapid development around the world. "This Ireland women's squad has moved forward enormously under the guidance of Ed Joyce, and I would like to continue his great work, supporting this squad as it continues to grow. To be honest, I can't wait to get started." Tennant previously worked as assistant coach for the ECB female academy and 'A' team, and assistant coach for Manchester Originals. He also served as ECB women and girls' talent manager for two years. Graeme West, Cricket Ireland's director of high performance, said of the appointment: "We are delighted to have secured the services of Lloyd Tennant as our new national women's head coach. Lloyd's vast experience coaching across male and female high performance pathways in the UK made him an outstanding candidate. "He brings an abundance of expertise and knowledge, with the additional capacity to educate, that I am confident will advance the players and staff he leads." Tennant takes over from Irish cricket legend Joyce, who announced his intention to step down in February after five and a half years in charge, subsequently signing off with a valedictory win over Scotland in the World Cup qualifying tournament in Lahore.
