A tribute to Roy Torrens by Robin Walsh

I am proud to say that Roy was my closest friend. His loss is incalculable and all our thoughts are with his devoted wife Joan, his daughters Andrea, Joanne and Judith and the wide family circle.Simply put Roy was one of the greatest figures in the history of Irish cricket: international player, selector, board member…

Vale Roy Torrens

The Board and staff of Cricket Ireland are very saddened to learn of the passing of a great figure within the Irish cricket family – Roy Torrens.Ross McCollum, Chair of Cricket Ireland, said: “I am greatly saddened to learn of the loss of our great friend, Roy Torrens. Roy was a truly remarkable character, an…

Preview: Ireland v Afghanistan (2nd ODI)

ABU DHABI – Ireland’s men will be looking to bounce back during tomorrow’s second ODI against Afghanistan after suffering a 16-run defeat in the series opener on Thursday. A century from debutant Rahmanullah Gurbaz and a rapid fifty from Rashid Khan ensured that the men in green would be chasing a formidable total (scorecard). Captain…