Ireland claims dramatic win over world champs Australia in final warm-up match before T20 World Cup
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Ireland Women completed a statement win in a thrilling match against Australia to complete their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup…
First round draws released for Irish Senior Cup and National Cup
DUBLIN – The first round fixtures in the men’s Irish Senior Cup and National Cup club cricket competitions for the 2023 season have been drawn…
Ireland heartbreak in final over thriller against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup warm-up game
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Sri Lanka took the honours in a hugely entertaining T20 World Cup warm-up game this morning as they beat Ireland…
Paul Stirling joins Paarl Royals in SA20
Ireland’s Paul Stirling will join the Paarl Royals for the remainder of the inaugural SA20 franchise league.Stirling has just finished playing in the ILT20 in…
CI and PUs encouraging Clubs to register for new Electric Vehicle Charging Point Scheme
Cricket Ireland and the Provincial Unions encouraging Clubs to register for new Electric Vehicle Charging Point Scheme Clubs are being encouraged to register their interest…
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Neil Rock to captain Ireland Academy side in England, Johnston discusses squad and new faces
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy men’s squad for the upcoming tour to England in mid-April 2019.Pete Johnston,…
Kevin O’Brien to support cricket in Munster this Easter
Irish international Kevin O’Brien, having recently returned from the Afghanistan series in India, isn’t one to simply put his feet up – he is preparing…
New European cricket league’s name unveiled as: ‘Euro T20 Slam’
MUMBAI – The official name of the recently-announced European T20 competition – that will be played across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands starting August 2019…
Test – Day 4: Afghanistan hold off Ireland to secure maiden Test victory
DEHRADUN – Ireland were resolute, but a 139-run stand between Ihsanullah Janat (65*) and Rahmat Shah (76) on the fourth day propelled Afghanistan to their…
Test – Day 3: Ireland battle with bat to leave Test in balance after Day Three
DEHRADUN – A heroic combined batting effort from Ireland, headlined by half-centuries from Andy Balbirnie and Kevin O’Brien, ensured they set Afghanistan a tricky target…
Test – Day 2: Irish bowlers fight back after Afghanistan takes early honours
DEHRADUN – Ireland fought back in the second half of the day to bowl Afghanistan out for 314, but lost captain William Porterfield early to…
Test – Day 1: Murtagh mounts an Irish rescue, before Afghanistan digs in
DEHRADUN – After bowling Ireland out for 172 in 60 overs, Afghanistan reached 90-2 in reply on day one of the one-off Test between five-day…
PREVIEW: Focus on the contest, not the occasion, as Ireland, Afghanistan gear up for historic Test
Ireland may no longer be newbies in the longest format, but in almost every other way they find themselves in uncharted waters as they gear…
Test trophy unveiled!
DEHRADUN – The captains of the Ireland and Afghanistan Test squads have unveiled the trophy that the two sides will play for in the one-off…
Interview – Boyd Rankin: “Test cricket will always have a buzz about it”
DEHRADUN – Boyd Rankin, the 6’8” pace bowler who debuted for Ireland in 2003 at the age of 19, has had a busy six weeks…
Interview: Rob Cassell on Afghan series, keeping bowlers accountable and the role of technology
DEHRADUN – Rob Cassell has come a long way since his club cricket days in Melbourne – with the 35-year old Australian now occupying the…
2019 Inter-Provincial Series fixtures released
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today released the fixture list for the 2019 Inter-Provincial Series – Ireland’s premier domestic men’s cricket competition.The Inter-Provincial Series comprises…
Stirling, Balbirnie lead Ireland to victory after spinners dominate Afghanistan
DEHRADUN – Ireland’s spinners combined to restrict Afghanistan to 216-6 in the final ODI at Dehradun, before half-centuries from Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie ensured…
Preview: Can Ireland level the series?
As an entertaining series draws to a close and the solitary Test match inches nearer, there is still one huge game to play. Having drawn…
Tribute to Billy Boyd
Cricket Ireland’s Board and staff were saddened to hear of the passing of former President and Chair of the Northern Cricket Union, Billy Boyd.Cricket Ireland’s…
