Day: July 11, 2012

Ireland dominate at Rathmines

Cricket finally got going at Rathmines at the third time of asking with Ireland dominating the 62.1 overs that were possible today and Ireland will take a lead of 42 into the final day tomorrow. Afghanistan were bowled all out for 84 inside 30 overs within one session, mainly thanks to 4 wickets each for…

Mark Boucher forced to retire following freak injury

Stranded on 999 international dismissals, Mark Boucher has been forced to retire from international cricket after undergoing emergency eye surgery last night. Whilst keeping in South Africa’s Tour Match against Somerset, Boucher was hit in the eye from a bail which ricocheted from the stumps. As soon as it occured, Boucher fell to the ground…