Sports
Ireland Add Tim Tector to Squad After Stirling’s Broken Finger
By Wed Oct 28 2026 - 17:33 • 1 MIN READ
Ireland have added Tim Tector to their squad for the final two matches of the five‑match ODI series against Namibia in Windhoek, following the injury of captain Paul Stirling. Stirling suffered a broken finger while fielding during Namibia’s innings in the third game on Tuesday and was unable to bat as Ireland lost by 63 runs, putting the series at 2‑1 in favour of Namibia. Tector, who has played eight T20Is for Ireland but is uncapped in ODIs, will join his older brother Harry in the squad for the remaining fixtures, the first of which starts on Thursday. After the Namibia series, Tector will be part of the Ireland Wolves squad in Zimbabwe. In other news, Ireland leg‑spinner Ben White announced his retirement from international cricket at age 28. White made 43 appearances across all three formats and took 41 wickets, with his last match against Bangladesh in December 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Tim Tector added to Ireland's ODI squad?
Because captain Paul Stirling suffered a broken finger and was unable to bat, so Tector was added for the final two matches.
What is Tim Tector's experience in international cricket?
He has played eight T20Is for Ireland but is uncapped in ODIs.
When did Ben White retire from international cricket?
He announced his retirement in 2025 at age 28, after his last match against Bangladesh in December 2025.