Day: March 5, 2019

Brilliant Balbirnie batters Afghans as Ireland draws level in series

DEHRADUN – A sensational, record-breaking hundred from Andy Balbirnie helped Ireland chase down 257 in the third ODI against Afghanistan, levelling the series 1-1 with two games left to play.Balbirnie’s innings began with his side in trouble at 13-1, which soon became 29-3 as Dawlat Zadran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman pegged Ireland’s reply back early…

Nathan Smith bids Irish cricket farewell

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today has confirmed that 23-year old paceman Nathan Smith has decided to call time on his Irish cricket career to pursue opportunities in his native Australia.Smith played for Instonians at club level and Northern Knights in the Inter-Provincial Championships. He appeared for the Ireland Wolves in 2018 and was one of…