Arlene Kelly announces retirement from international cricket after England series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Ireland all-rounder Arlene Kelly will retire from all professional cricket formats following the conclusion of the team's ongoing one-day international series against England. The 32-year-old made her international debut in 2022 after moving to Ireland from New Zealand. During her tenure, she played 110 matches and secured 135 wickets, ranking third in all-time dismissals for Ireland behind Isobel Joyce and Laura Delany. Kelly also contributed over 600 runs during her four-and-a-half-year stint with the national squad. Her final match is scheduled for Sunday in Worcester, with Ireland currently trailing the three-game series 2-0. Following the series, Kelly intends to return to New Zealand to be with her family and friends.
- •Arlene Kelly announced her retirement from all forms of professional cricket.
- •The final game of her international career is scheduled for Sunday in Worcester.
- •Kelly played 110 matches for Ireland and claimed 135 international wickets.
- •Ireland currently trails the three-game one-day international series against England 2-0.
- •Kelly plans to move back to New Zealand after completing the series.
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ireland's Kelly retires from international cricket
"All-rounder Arlene Kelly announces her retirement from all forms of professional cricket at the conclusion of Ireland's one-day international series with England.
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