Adair and McBrine record-breaking partnership, but England win at Lord’s

LONDON – Ireland displayed plenty of grit and determination on the third day at Lord’s, with a record-breaking stand between Mark Adair and Andy McBrine averting an innings defeat by England. England eventually triumphed by 10 wickets, but only after Ireland had given their fans something to cheer after a tough first two days of…

England claim ascendancy on first day of Lord’s Test

LONDON – Ireland were bowled out for 172 on Day One at Lord’s as Stuart Broad took a five-wicket haul before brisk fifties from both openers put England on top. Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first, putting Ireland into bat in overcast conditions. It was a momentous day for Fionn Hand,…

All you need to know for the Test Match against England at Lord’s

LONDON – Ireland Men are in London preparing for the one-off Test match against England at the Home of Cricket – Lord’s Cricket Ground – starting at 11am on Thursday, 1 June. Ireland has met England once before in a Test Match – at the same venue in 2019 – in a game that will…

Cricket Ireland name 15-man squad for Lord’s Test

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced a 15-player squad that will travel to England in late May for a three-day first-class fixture against Essex, before the Test Match against England Men from 1-4 June 2023. The fixture schedule is: • 26-28 May: Essex Men v Ireland Men – 1st Class Match (Chelmsford; tickets now on sale)• 1-4…