George Dockrell

Biography

George Henry Dockrell, born on July 22, 1992, in Dublin, Ireland, is a prominent figure in Irish cricket. Known for his right-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling, Dockrell has established himself as a valuable all-rounder for the national team.   

Dockrell honed his cricketing skills at Leinster Cricket Club in Dublin. He represented Ireland at various age levels, including the Under-19 team, and was part of the squad that qualified for the 2010 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.   

His international career commenced in 2010, making his T20I debut against Afghanistan on February 1 and his ODI debut against the West Indies on April 15. Since then, Dockrell has been a consistent presence in the Irish lineup across all three formats of the game. He made his Test debut against Afghanistan on March 15, 2019.   

Key Career Highlights:

T20I Debut: February 1, 2010, vs Afghanistan.   

ODI Debut: April 15, 2010, vs West Indies.   

Test Debut: March 15, 2019, vs Afghanistan.

Captained the Ireland Under-19 team at the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Awarded a central contract by Cricket Ireland on multiple occasions, highlighting his importance to the national team.   

Played county cricket for Somerset and Sussex in England.   

Represented Leinster Lightning in Irish domestic cricket and Lancashire in the Vitality Blast.   

Recognized as the Men's Inter-Provincial Player of the Year at the 2018 Cricket Ireland Awards.

As of May 10, 2025, George Dockrell has played 2 Tests, 130 ODIs, and 144 T20Is for Ireland. In his ODI career, he has scored 1435 runs and taken 106 wickets. In T20Is, he has accumulated 1179 runs and claimed 83 wickets.

Initially recognized for his left-arm spin, Dockrell has developed his batting prowess over the years, becoming a reliable lower-middle order batsman. His all-around capabilities and vast experience make him a vital asset to the Irish cricket team.