Further late change to squads for men’s tour to Bangladesh as Barry McCarthy forced to withdraw
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today confirmed a further late change to the previously announced squads for the tour to Bangladesh – the squad departs…
Andrew Balbirnie on Test cricket return: “We’ve got to find a way to play pretty quickly”
DUBLIN – Ireland Men will fly out to Bangladesh tomorrow for a seven-match, three format series – a series which features the squad’s first Test…
Orla Prendergast named The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Month for February
DUBLIN – Following her excellent performances at the recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, Ireland international Orla Prendergast has today been named…
Changes to squads for men’s tour to Bangladesh
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today confirmed three changes to the previously announced squads for the tour to Bangladesh – the squad departs on Saturday…
Laura Delany: “It’s great to have the opportunity to go into different environments”
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – Ireland Women’s captain Laura Delany has arrived in Pakistan ahead of the Women’s League exhibition matches, which gets underway on International Women’s…
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Interview: Tim Murtagh on the ODI series and being up for the fight
DEHRADUN – Tim Murtagh feels his sides performance in the first One-Day International was “fairly meek”, and felt the fight shown by the Ireland team…
Ireland’s bowlers hit back before rain ruins second ODI v Afghanistan
DEHRADUN – Ireland’s bowlers reined Afghanistan back in after a strong start, before persistent showers ruined what was setting up to be an intriguing contest…
Ireland looks to square series in Dehradun
DEHRADUN – Despite a spirited performance with the ball in Thursday’s opening One-Day International, Ireland know that more runs are required on the board if…
Mujeeb leads Afghanistan to victory despite Stirling heroics
A disciplined display of bowling from Mujeeb Ur Rahman helped Afghanistan to a five-wicket win over Ireland in the first ODI of the five-match series.The…
Cricket Ireland monitoring security situation in India
DEHRADUN – Officials from Cricket Ireland are actively monitoring the current security situation between India and Pakistan, amid reports that Dehradun airport had briefly shut…
Interview: William Porterfield looks ahead to one-day series and the role spin will play
DEHRADUN – Rain can be the cricketers curse, but as a stereotype you wouldn’t expect it to be a hindrance in India. But rain it…
Interview: Niall O’Brien – from behind the stumps to behind the microphone
DEHRADUN – Viewers of the recent Ireland v Afghanistan T20 International series may have heard a somewhat familiar voice in the commentary box – none…
Irish umpire Mark Hawthorne selected for West Indies exchange
DUBLIN – Irish cricket umpire Mark Hawthorne has departed Ireland today for a temporary move to the Caribbean as part of an Umpire Exchange Programme…
Interview: Kevin O’Brien on T20 series, opening the batting and future challenges
DEHRADUN – The last few days have brought mixed fortunes for Kevin O’Brien – undoubtedly one of Ireland’s finest-ever all-rounders, his recent personal achievements in…
MATCH PREVIEW: Ireland look to pick themselves up with a positive finish to T20 series
Ireland must dust themselves off and go again after being on the receiving end of a superb display of hitting from Afghanistan in the second…
Records tumble as Afghanistan clinch T20 series over Ireland
DEHRADUN – Paul Stirling’s highest score in T20 internationals wasn’t enough to deny Afghanistan, who produced a virtuoso display of hitting to win by 84…
MATCH PREVIEW: Ireland look to build on strong showing to level series
Ireland has reason to be optimistic heading into the second ODI against Afghanistan, despite succumbing to their eighth straight defeat against them in T20Is on…
Nabi breaks Irish hearts as record partnerships tumble
DEHRADUN – Afghanistan defeated Ireland by five wickets in the first T20I in Dehradun in a thrilling match defined by two record-breaking mid-to-lower-order recoveries. In…
MATCH PREVIEW: Can Ireland negate Rashid threat to carry on strong Quad Series form?
Don’t be fooled by the final standings. Despite finishing third out of four teams in the Oman T20I Quadrangular Series, behind European rivals Scotland and…
All you need to know: Ireland v Afghanistan – T20 International Series
Ireland Men’s cricket team will take on Afghanistan in a three-match T20 International Series on 21, 23 and 24 February 2019. Here’s what you need…
