George Dockrell relishing 'unique' switch to batting in top five for Ireland

Despite losing his central contract last year, the runs have flowed for Leinster Lightning and an international summer recall means Dockrell is set for another World Cup

George Dockrell is now a specialist batter for Ireland. Picture: Donall Farmer/PA

Ireland’s George Dockrell has enjoyed quite the turnaround in 2021 but hopes there are more highs to celebrate at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup later this month.

The 29-year-old will feature in a fifth Twenty20 tournament for his country when the event gets under way on October 17 and their preparations step up a notch on Thursday when they face the UAE in the first of three matches in Dubai over the coming days.