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Ireland Spinner Freya Sargent Takes Indefinite Break From International Cricket

Cricket Ireland frames the move as a welfare decision.

Overview

  • The 19-year-old stepped away for personal reasons, as announced on the ICC’s official website.
  • Director of High Performance Graeme West publicly supported the choice, emphasizing player wellbeing.
  • Sargent has played 16 ODIs and 16 T20Is for Ireland, taking 33 wickets since her 2023 debut.
  • She had recently returned from injury and featured at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August 2025.
  • Ireland recently awarded her a full-time central contract, and no timeline for a return has been given.