Cricket Ireland expresses profound disappointment at women’s tour cancellation

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today received confirmation that the Zimbabwe Women’s tour to Ireland has been cancelled.Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said: “We received correspondence late this afternoon from Zimbabwe Cricket in which we were informed that due to a funding issue, Zimbabwe Cricket will not be sending their women’s team to…

22 million views: Irish Men’s and Women’s cricket to be showcased globally via livestream

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today announced that all nine matches of the Ireland versus Zimbabwe men’s and women’s teams being played across Northern Ireland will be livestreamed via Youtube, and also released viewing figures of its recent international livestreams with around 22 million views collectively this season to date.Nine international matches were livestreamed in May,…

Ireland squad announced for Under-19s Cricket World Cup Qualifier

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today named an exciting 14-player Under-19s squad that will travel to Worcestershire next week, prior to competing in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Netherlands in late July.Ryan Eagleson, Head Coach of the Ireland Under-19s, said: “July is a huge month for the Ireland Under-19s squad with the…

INTERVIEW: Ireland Wolves captain Harry Tector on Saturday’s clash with Zimbabwe

EGLINTON – The Ireland Wolves will once again be in action when they take on Zimbabwe at Eglinton on Saturday, and captain Harry Tector is relishing the opportunity to lead out the Wolves once more against a Full Member side knowing the National Selectors will be watching his sides performance.Tector, 19, has held the captaincy…