Harry Tector

Harry Tom Tector (born 6 December 1999) is an Irish professional cricketer who plays international cricket for the Ireland cricket team. A right-handed batsman, he came through the Cricket Ireland age-group system and made his senior international debut in September 2019.

Key facts

Background

Tector progressed through Ireland's youth cricket structure and was selected as part of the country's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which marked his first appearance in a major international youth tournament.

Career

Senior international debut

Tector made his full international debut for Ireland in September 2019, joining the senior set-up after his earlier exposure at the under-19 level.

Central contract

In January 2020, Tector was one of nineteen players to be awarded a central contract by Cricket Ireland. This intake was significant in Irish cricket history, as it was the first year in which all of Cricket Ireland's central contracts were awarded on a full-time basis, reflecting the continued professionalisation of the sport in Ireland following its elevation to Test status.

Timeline

• 6 December 1999 – Born.
• 2016 – Member of Ireland's squad at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
• September 2019 – Made full international debut for Ireland.
• January 2020 – Awarded a full-time central contract by Cricket Ireland.

Significance

Tector's progression from the under-19 set-up to a full-time professional contract within a few years illustrates the development pathway used by Cricket Ireland for its emerging players, and his inclusion among the first cohort of fully contracted Irish cricketers situates him within a notable phase of Irish cricket's transition to a fully professional structure.

Related topics

• Ireland cricket team
• Cricket Ireland
• 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup

References

• Harry Tector – English Wikipedia
• Wikidata item: Q30066771