February 25, 2019 - Cricket Ireland

Irish umpire Mark Hawthorne selected for West Indies exchange

DUBLIN – Irish cricket umpire Mark Hawthorne has departed Ireland today for a temporary move to the Caribbean as part of an Umpire Exchange Programme agreement between Cricket Ireland and Cricket West Indies.The exchange programme is designed to allow umpires from Full Member countries the opportunity to stand in first-class and top-level tournaments away from…

All you need to know: Ireland v Afghanistan – One-Day International Series

Ireland Men’s cricket team will take on Afghanistan in a five-match One-Day International Series between 28 February and 10 March 2019. Here’s what you need to know.MATCH #1: Ireland v Afghanistan • Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium • Date: Thursday 28 February 2019 • Start time: 1pm (local time) or 7.30am (GMT) • Tickets:…

Interview: Kevin O’Brien on T20 series, opening the batting and future challenges

DEHRADUN – The last few days have brought mixed fortunes for Kevin O’Brien – undoubtedly one of Ireland’s finest-ever all-rounders, his recent personal achievements in the T20I series against Afghanistan have been balanced by the teams defeat in all three matches, however the 34-year old Dubliner is in a contemplative yet optimistic mood.O’Brien made his…