Cecelia Joyce

Cecelia Nora Isobel Mary Joyce (born 25 July 1983) is an Irish cricketer. A right-handed batter and leg break bowler, She played in her final match for Ireland in November 2018, during the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament. In 2021, Joyce returned to competitive cricket to play for Typhoons in the Women's Super Series after injuries to players in the original squad.

Playing career

Joyce made her ODI debut for Ireland against Australia on 14 July 2001, in the second match of a series. She also played in the third match of the series, and against Scotland in the European Championship.

The following year, she played three ODIs against New Zealand in Dublin She also played against Australia She played four ODIs in 2006, two each against India and the Netherlands. In October 2018, she was named in Ireland's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.

Family

Joyce is one of nine children of James "Jimmy" and Maureen Joyce.

Joyce comes from a cricketing family. Her twin sister Isobel has played Test and ODI cricket for Ireland, whilst her three brothers Dominick, Ed and Gus have played for the Ireland men's team. Ed has also played for England.

Her sister Helen was Britain Editor at The Economist.