Day: April 29, 2015

John Bracewell Named as Ireland Coach

John Bracewell, the vastly experienced New Zealander, has been appointed Head Coach by Cricket Ireland, replacing Phil Simmons who left last month.The 57-year-old has a track record of success with both New Zealand and in English domestic cricket and is seen as the ideal man to deliver the target of Test cricket for Ireland by…

Ireland Women Name Squad for County Championship Opener

Ireland’s Women get their ECB County Championship campaign underway this weekend with a double header against Worcestershire and Somerset. Isobel Joyce will captain the side after missing part of the County Championship season in 2014, while Robyn Lewis will have the opportunity to make her senior debut. The inclusion of Robyn Lewis means the squad…

Knights Name Hanley Energy Inter-Pro Squad

The Northern Knights have named their squads to face both Leinster Lightning and the North-West Warriors in this weekend’s opening Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Series matches at Stormont.The Knights will open their campaign with a T20 match against the Lightning on Friday evening (16.30 start) before taking on the Warriors in a 50-over clash on Monday…