Ed Joyce Named Cricket Ireland High Performance Batting Coach

Overview

• Cricket Ireland announced on September 28, 2026 that Ed Joyce will take the role of High Performance Batting Coach and start work with the men’s programme immediately.
• Joyce’s remit covers the Ireland men’s senior squad and the male talent pathway, with a specific emphasis on improving batting technique, mental approach and consistency.
• Director of High Performance Graeme West publicly welcomed the appointment and said Joyce has been “an absolute asset to Irish cricket,” while Joyce thanked the leadership and set consistency as his main goal.
• The hire comes as Ireland prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier after a recent 2-0 T20 series win over India was followed by heavy ODI defeats to Afghanistan and a 12th-place ODI ranking that leaves automatic qualification out of reach.
• Joyce brings extensive playing and coaching experience — 151 caps for Ireland with 5,552 runs and previous service as Ireland Women head coach — a background that Cricket Ireland expects to help fast-track development of senior batters and emerging talent.