Day: July 10, 2017

Ireland Wolves hungry for Scotland A challenge

The Ireland Wolves go into their 3-day match with Scotland A taking the positives from last week’s defeat to Gloucestershire’s 2nds. This is the second of three Wolves matches this month as they become more and more accustomed to multi-day cricket.Despite the hosts chasing down a victory target of 213 thanks primarily to an unbeaten…

Expanded Cricket Ireland coaching role for Ben Smith

Cricket Ireland have expanded Ben Smith’s contract as a consultant batting and fielding coach. The 45 year-old former Leicestershire coach will now work 100 days in the role, helping both players based in the UK as well as Ireland. “Ben was outstanding working with players and coaches in the UAE and India over the latter…

All-round Delany leads Typhoons to Toyota Super 3 victory over Dragons

International captain Laura Delany put in a fantastic all-round performance to guide her Typhoons past Mary Waldron’s Dragons, despite her knock of 93.Laura Delany’s brilliant all-round performance helped her Typhoons side to a relatively comfortable seven-wicket win against the Dragons in their Toyota Super 3 encounter at Oak Hill. Chasing 191 for victory, Irish leg-spinner…