Control in the middle overs
Dockrell's job is the one every T20 side needs and few players do well: bowl four overs in the middle, go for under seven an over, and take a wicket while doing it. His left-arm spin is accurate, his arm ball is a weapon, and his experience means he reads batters quickly — he knows when to flight it and when to fire it in.
- Role: All-rounder
- Team: Sharjah Warriorz
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Slow left-arm orthodox
- Born: 22 July 1992, Dublin, Ireland
For the Warriorz he is one of five spin options, and his left-arm orthodox is the variation the attack needs: Rashid turns it one way, Nabi and Raza the other, and Dockrell brings it back into the right-hander. That variety is what makes a spin attack hard to line up.
A decade and more with Ireland
Dockrell made his Ireland debut in 2010 as a teenager and has played in three T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups, including the famous win over England at the 2011 World Cup. He has played county cricket for Somerset and in franchise leagues around the world, and he has been a fixture of the Ireland side through its rise from associate to Full Member.
He is also a useful middle-order batter who has scored runs for Ireland in all formats. Season 5 is another stage for a player who has given Irish cricket more than a decade of service — and who still has plenty to offer a franchise side.
The Sharjah Warriorz around him
Dockrell has played for Ireland since 2010, longer than any other player in this squad has played for his country.
He has played in three T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups, including the famous win over England at the 2011 World Cup, and county cricket for Somerset. In a squad full of attacking spinners, he is the control option: four accurate middle overs, an arm ball that goes straight on, and the scoring kept quiet while the wickets still come.
What’s next
Three league games to start the season for Sharjah Warriorz, then the run to the playoffs. The full list of every ILT20 fixture is on the ILT20 Schedule page.
- Match 2 — Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants: Sunday 22 November 2026, afternoon session, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
- Match 4 — Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers: Monday 23 November 2026, evening session, Sharjah.
- Match 8 — Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals: Friday 27 November 2026, evening session, Sharjah.
Qualifier 1 on Tuesday 16 December, the Eliminator on Wednesday 17 December, Qualifier 2 on Friday 18 December in Sharjah, and the final on Sunday 20 December in Dubai.
Follow every ILT20 result as it happens on SialTV, with the points table updated after every match day.
Frequently asked questions
How long has George Dockrell played for Ireland?
Since 2010, when he debuted as a teenager. He has played in three T20 World Cups and two ODI World Cups.
What is George Dockrell's bowling style?
Slow left-arm orthodox. He is a containing spinner who takes wickets with his arm ball and his accuracy.
Did George Dockrell play in Ireland's famous 2011 World Cup win?
Yes — he was part of the Ireland side that beat England at the 2011 ODI World Cup in Bengaluru.