Ireland cricket team's prominent leg spinner Ben White has stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket. Coming at the young age of 28, this sudden decision has caught many by surprise as he has been a core member of the Irish squad. He last played for his country in December 2025 against Bangladesh in a match that Ireland successfully won. Ben White began his international career back in 2021, featuring in his debut match against South Africa and establishing himself as a reliable bowling option ever since.
Part of Squad in Three T20 World Cups
Throughout his career, Ben White played across all three formats for Ireland and remained an integral part of the squad across three separate T20 World Cups. While announcing his retirement, he expressed gratitude to Cricket Ireland for giving him the opportunity to represent his nation and fulfill his childhood dream of playing at the highest level. Representing Ireland in three ICC T20 World Cups and playing Test cricket was something he never imagined achieving. However, he stated that he will always take immense pride in these accomplishments and cherish the memories and experiences from this journey. Records show he was part of the squad for the 2021, 2024, and 2026 T20 World Cups. Cricket Ireland acknowledged his departure through a statement shared on their official X post, highlighting his commitment to the jersey.
A Look at Ben White's International Career
Taking a closer look at the international numbers of leg spinner Ben White, he featured in a total of 43 international matches for Ireland, comprising 3 Tests, 2 ODIs, and 38 T20 internationals. In the longest format, White picked up 4 wickets, while in ODIs he managed to secure just 1 wicket. However, his most notable success came in T20 international cricket, where he claimed 36 wickets at an average of 27.38. Following his retirement announcement, the Ireland team coach also shared his thoughts, wishing him the best for the future and noting that the team will certainly miss his presence after playing over 40 matches for the country.
