Day: May 4, 2021

An inspired George Dockrell maiden century leads Leinster Lightning to victory over Northern Knights

DUBLIN – With two sixes from the final two balls of the innings, Leinster Lightning captain George Dockrell registered his first century in List A cricket and inspired his side to a 70-run (DLS) win over the Northern Knights in the Inter-Provincial Cup match today at Pembroke Cricket Club.Starting the 50th over of the Lightning’s…

Ed Joyce and Laura Delany delighted as Ireland Women return to the international arena confirmed

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced a four-match T20 International Series against Scotland Women in May 2021 to be played Stormont – the first home women’s international since May 2019, and the first women’s international hosted at Stormont since 1997.The long-awaited return to the international arena for Ireland Women comes after a run of…

Cecelia Joyce to return to competitive action for Typhoons in Arachas Super Series

DUBLIN – Former Irish international Cecelia Joyce will make a return to competitive cricket action after approval was granted for her to join the Typhoons squad for the remainder of the 2021 Arachas Super Series.Joyce retired from international cricket in November 2018 after the final match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She was…