Cricket Ireland: Carrie Archer to step down as National Selector

Carrie Archer, National Selector: Originally appointed as a selector in May 2016, Archer was announced as Chair of Selectors in 2018.

Carrie Archer has held many roles within cricket :-

Player, coach, development officer, team manager and selector, Archer has held many roles within cricket – and plans to continue to stay involved.

Carrie Archer said :-

“I have really enjoyed the role of initially being selector and then chair of selectors as I’ve had an opportunity to engage with so many people who have a genuine passion and interest in Irish girls and women’s cricket.

It has been exciting to watch the transformation of the women’s game since first stepping into the role in 2016.

“I’m stepping away as it is time for somebody to come into the role with fresh ideas and with new insights now that the game is professional.

I have been working with the On the Front Foot programme and still very much see myself involved and engaged with women’s cricket into the future, but in a completely different capacity .

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Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director at Cricket Ireland, said :-

“The role of national selector is more involved than most of us would appreciate and despite juggling duties with a full-time job, Carrie undertook the ever-evolving role with diligence and professionalism.

Her extensive involvement in Irish cricket gave her an immense insight into the game, which she was able to draw on in her role as selector.

“It was a pleasure to work with Carrie and on behalf of Cricket Ireland, I thank Carrie for her commitment to the role. We’re equally pleased to hear that she intends to stay involved in the game, and wish her well for whatever she chooses to do next.”

Ed Joyce, Ireland Women’s Head Coach, said :-

“The working relationship between Head Coach and National Selector is crucial – not only to short-term selection needs, but the longer-term planning and development of the senior squad.

I have very much enjoyed working closely with Carrie and have valued her insights that have been important in the evolution of this squad over the last four years. I know this is not the last time our paths will cross and look forward to where next she can bring her knowledge to benefit Irish cricket.”

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