Cricket Ireland has announced the appointment of former international Ed Joyce as its high performance batting coach. Joyce, a renowned batsman, will work with the senior men's team as well as the country's male talent pathway. He begins his new role immediately, working alongside men's head coach Gary Wilson and high performance director Graeme West. Joyce's appointment brings significant experience to Ireland's high performance setup as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier.
Joyce expressed his excitement about the new role, stating that staying involved in Irish cricket was a high priority for him after retiring from playing. He praised the hard work that has gone into preparing Ireland's players to be competitive on the international stage. Joyce aims to add insights and knowledge to push the batting group forward, focusing on achieving consistency. With a wealth of experience as a player and coach, Joyce is well-positioned to make a positive impact.
As a player, Joyce represented both Ireland and England, retiring from international cricket in 2018. He played 61 ODIs for Ireland, scoring 2,151 runs at an average of 41.36, and featured in Ireland's historic victory over England at the 2011 World Cup. Joyce also played 17 ODIs for England, scoring 471 runs. His experience as a player and coach will be invaluable to the Irish team.
Before joining Cricket Ireland, Joyce worked as head coach of the Ireland women's team for almost six years, stepping down in April 2025. He also worked as a batting coach with Gloucestershire in county cricket and Dublin Guardians in the ETPL, while also working as a broadcaster. Joyce's diverse experience will enhance the team's coaching setup.
Ireland's senior men's team will be looking to strengthen their batting ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier, scheduled for February 22 to March 23. Their most recent assignment was a five-match ODI series against Afghanistan at home in August, which Ireland lost 4-0. Joyce's appointment is expected to boost the team's batting performance.
Joyce's experience as a key figure in Ireland's rise on the international stage will be an asset to the team. He became one of the few players to represent two countries at the World Cup before returning to Ireland and making his Test debut in 2018. His knowledge of the game and his experience as a player and coach will be essential in helping Ireland develop its next generation of male players.
Cricket Ireland's decision to appoint Joyce as high performance batting coach demonstrates its commitment to improving the team's performance. With Joyce on board, the team will look to build on its recent performances and make a strong showing in the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier. The team's goal is to achieve consistency and become a competitive force on the international stage.
Key points
- Ed Joyce appointed as high performance batting coach of Cricket Ireland
- Joyce to work with senior men's team and male talent pathway
- Appointment aims to strengthen Ireland's batting ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier
