Day: July 24, 2019

Day One: Murtagh magic at Lord’s

Ireland established a strong position on day one of their historic Test against England at Lord’s, bowling the hosts out for 85 before securing a lead of 122. The records broken were many. Tim Murtagh claimed the cheapest five-for in Lord’s history, England were bowled out before Lunch on day one for the first time…

Behind the news: A journalist’s memory of a momentous moment in Irish cricket

Later this month the Irish men’s cricket team will finally play against England in a Test match – the toughest and purest form of the game – at Lord’s in London.The journey to get there has been arduous, but it is fitting that some of the players who have toiled for so long – as…