Day: February 24, 2015

Two from two as Ireland edge out UAE in tense finish

Ireland made it two wins from two games at the start of their Group B campaign with a thrilling victory over the United Arab Emirates at the Gabba on Wednesday. Final Scorecard Following on from that much publicised opening victory against the West Indies in New Zealand last week, Phil Simmons’ charges went into this…

Simmons and Porterfield Preview UAE Match

Ahead of tonight’s match with the UAE, www.cricketireland.ie spoke exclusively to Phil Simmons and William Porterfield to get their take on the match.Although the squad were able to plan for a nine-day gap between fixtures, they were less able to prepare for Cyclone Marcia, which his Queensland last week, but Simmons was still happy with…

Aaron Hamilton appointed Ireland Women’s Coach

Aron Hamilton has been appointed by Cricket Ireland as the full-time women’s head coach and performance pathway manager.Aaron Hamilton has been appointed by Cricket Ireland as the full-time women’s head coach and performance pathway manager.The Western Australian has over 17 years’ experience working in different sporting and cricketing environments, including seven at the WACA. “I…

Porterfield says Ireland raring to go

Speaking to the media, Ireland captain William Porterfield says his side is raring to go ahead of their World Cup match against the UAE on Wednesday. listen to ‘William Porterfield previews UAE match’ on audioBoom Q. You have a long wait for your second match. The team raring to go again? WILLIAM PORTERFIELD: Yeah, it…