With worldwide recognition, the cricket matches have throughout the years managed to delight the fans with exceptional views, and performances. In this context, here’s an insightful view of the Irish Cricketer, George Dockrell’s achievements, and performance records. George Dockrell is popularly recognized as a right-handed batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler. The player is considered a part of team Ireland in international cricket, who received his lessons in cricket at the Leinster Cricket Club, Dublin. The player has successfully managed to represent Ireland from U-13 level upwards.
According to reports, the player became the captain of the 2012 Under-19 World Cup in August 2012, hosted by Australia. He was also named the Men’s Interprovincial Player of the Year during the annual Cricket Ireland Awards in November 2018. Furthermore, as a result of his extraordinary performances, George was selected in the Ireland squad for the 2010 ICC World T20, being the tournament’s youngest player.
George Dockrell Biography:
- Real Name: George Henry Dockrell
- Other/Nickname: George Dockrell
- Profession: Irish Cricketer
- Famous For: Being one of the youngest player, included in the ICC World T20 tournament
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox
- George Dockrell’s Net Worth: $0.5 Million to $1 Million
- Instagram Handle: https://instagram.com/dockrellg?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Other Hobbies: Playing golf, spending time with his dog
George Dockrell Physical Features:
- Eye Colour: Hazel
- Hair Colour: Black and Brown
George Dockrell Personal Life:
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- Date of Birth: 22 July 1992
- Age: 30 (as of 2022)
- Nationality: Irish
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Hometown: Dublin, Ireland
George Dockrell Career Statistics:
- ODI Debut: 15 April 2010 against West Indies
- Last ODI: 15 July 2022 against New Zealand
- T20I Debut: 1 February 2010 against Afghanistan
- Last T20I: 4 November 2022 against New Zealand
- Only Test: 15 March 2019 against Afghanistan
- National Side: Ireland
- Matches Played: Test- 1, ODI- 102, T20I- 110
- Runs Scored: Test- 64, ODI- 886, T20I- 772
- Wickets Taken: Test- 2, ODI- 93, T20I- 81
George Dockrell’s Achievements:
- George Dockrell is said to be one of nineteen players, who was awarded a central contract by Cricket Ireland for the 2019 season
- However, in 2009 the player is said to be included in the 2010 U-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier winning squad
- The player successfully managed to become the leading run-scorer and wicket-taker in the 2018 Inter-Provincial Cup by scoring 231 runs and taking ten wickets in the tournament.
- As per reports, George came to be named the Men’s Inter-Provincial Player of the Year at the annual Cricket Ireland Awards in November 2018.
- Moreover, in May 2021 at the 2021 Inter-Provincial Cup, the cricketer successfully managed to score his first century in List A cricket, with 100 not out against the Northern Knights.
- The player was, however, selected in Ireland’s 15-man squad for the 2011 Cricket World Cup (May 2011).
- After putting forward his impressive performance records during the 2010 ICC World T20 Qualifier, the player was selected in the Ireland squad for the 2010 ICC World T20, where he successfully managed to play a starring role as the tournament’s youngest player.
Some of the lesser-Known Facts about George Dockrell:
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- Dockrell is said to successfully become the captain of the 2012 Under-19 World Cup in August 2012 which was hosted by Australia.
- The player was bound to miss Ireland’s ODI encounter with Australia on 17 June 2010, as he had to appear for the Biology exam in the leaving certificate.
- In the year of 2019, George was selected to play for the Dublin Chiefs in the inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament. But, the tournament was cancelled the following month.
- The player is said to make his debut for Ireland A in 2008. However, in the same year, he was invited to coaching sessions with Somerset County Cricket Club.
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