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Cricket Ireland announce Albert van der Merwe as the new national Talent Pathway Manager
Cricket Ireland has today announced the appointment of former Irish International Albert van der Merwe as ....
Cricket Ireland Sky High as Turkish Airlines Extends Sponsorship
Global airline brand, Turkish Airlines, has signed on for another two years as main sponsor for Cricket Ireland, in a boost for the sport in Ireland and as a sign of the growing profile of Irish cricket around the world.
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Five Emerging Player contracts awarded ahead of big year for Irish cricket
Following a successful introduction in 2018, Cricket Ireland today announced its Emerging Player Contracts for the 2019 domestic men’s season.
Neil Rock to captain Cricket Ireland Academy side in England, Johnston discusses squad and new faces
Cricket Ireland has today announced the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy men’s squad for the upcoming tour to England in mid-April 2019.
New European Cricket League’s Name Unveiled as: ‘Euro T20 Slam’
The official name of the recently-announced European T20 competition - that will be played across Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands starting August 2019 – will be known as the ‘Euro T20 Slam’.
Remarkable Rahmat, resplendent Rashid clinch historic Test win for Afghanistan
Middle order batsman Rahmat Shah and spin brilliance from Rashid Khan ensured Afghanistan make history beating Ireland by 8 wickets
Afghanistan hold off Ireland to secure maiden Test victory
Ireland were resolute, but a 139-run stand between Ihsanullah Janat (65*) and Rahmat Shah (76) on the fourth day propelled Afghanistan...
Ireland battle with bat to leave Test in balance after Day Three
A heroic combined batting effort from Ireland, headlined by half-centuries from Andy Balbirnie and Kevin O’Brien
Irish bowlers fight back after Afghanistan takes early honours on Day Two
Ireland fought back in the second half of the day to bowl Afghanistan out for 314, but lost captain William Porterfield early to finish...
Tim Murtagh Mounts an Irish Rescue Before Afghanistan Digs In
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 cricket’s newest sides, Afghanistan and Ireland.
Live Cricket Streaming – Afghanistan v Ireland Test Match – March 15th- 19th 2019
Great news – you can watch live cricket streaming of the Afghanistan v Ireland Test Match – March 15th- 19th 2019 – Free on You Tube.
Ireland Test Squad Gathers for Pre-match Events and Player Reactions
Tomorrow morning at 4.30am (GMT), the first ball will be bowled in the Ireland Men cricket team’s first-ever overseas Test match – and the anticipation for the occasion is not just contained to the fans.
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Test Cricket Will Always Have a Buzz About It
Boyd Rankin, the 6’8” pace bowler who debuted for Ireland in 2003 at the age of 19, has had a busy six weeks having played in every match on the current tour.
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Cassell speaks about the Afghanistan v Ireland series, bowlers and technology in coaching
Rob Cassell has come a long way since his club cricket days in Melbourne
2019 Inter-Provincial Series Fixtures Released
Cricket Ireland has today released the fixture list for the 2019 Inter-Provincial Series – Ireland’s premier domestic men’s cricket competition.
Ireland level ODI series with five-wicket win
Ireland won the last match of the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan ODI Cup by five wickets to level the series 2-2.
Stirling and Balbirnie lead Ireland to victory to level ODI 2-2 with Afghanistan
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 their side a share of the series’ spoils.
Test cricket popularity strong as ever says MCC World Cricket committee
The MCC World Cricket committee has today announced a positive future for Test cricket after reviewing results from the MCC Test Cricket survey
Afghanistan Take 2-1 Lead with One Match to Play
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 109 runs in the fourth ODI to go 2-1 up in the series with one game to go.
George Dockrell Speaks About Developing All Aspects of your Game
A day after scoring his second half-century in One-Day Internationals and playing an important role in Ireland’s successful run chase against Afghanistan, George Dockrell was back at the team hotel in the Indian city of Dehradun reflecting on the series, his recent batting performances and the need to continually work on all aspects of his game.
New European T20 League Announced Starting August 2019
A new European T20 cricket league has been sanctioned by Cricket Scotland to be held from 30 August to 22 September 2019, following an agreement between the boards of Cricket Scotland, Cricket Netherlands and Cricket Ireland.
Ireland hit back to level ODI series against Afghanistan - Balbirnie hits 145*
A sensational, record-breaking hundred from Andy Balbirnie helped Ireland chase down 257 in the third ODI against Afghanistan
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Cricket Leinster Announce Isobel Joyce as Women's & Girls Development Officer
Cricket Leinster is delighted to advise that the former Ireland Women's Captain, Isobel Joyce has been appointed to the position of Women's & Girls Development Officer, reporting to Philip Smith, General Manager.
Tim Murtagh on the ODI series and being up for the fight
Tim Murtagh feels his sides performance in the first One-Day International was “fairly meek”
Ireland's bowlers hit back before rain ruins second ODI v Afghanistan
Ireland’s bowlers reined Afghanistan back in after a strong start, before persistent showers ruined...
Persistent rain washes out second Afghanistan-Ireland ODI
The second ODI of the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan ODI Cup was called off due to continuous rain in Dehradun.
Ireland looks to square series in Dehradun
Despite a spirited performance with the ball in Thursday’s opening One-Day International, Ireland know that more runs are required
Mujeeb and Naib help Afghanistan start the series with five-wicket win
Afghanistan beat Ireland by five wickets in first match of the Islamic Bank of Afghanistan ODI Cup to take a lead of 1-0 in the five-match series.
Niall O'Brien - From Behind the Stumps to Behind the Microphone
Viewers of the recent Ireland v Afghanistan T20 International series may have heard a somewhat familiar voice in the commentary box – none other than former Irish wicketkeeper-batsman, Niall O’Brien.
Irish Umpire Mark Hawthorne Selected for West Indies Exchange
Irish cricket umpire Mark Hawthorne has departed Ireland today for a temporary move to the Caribbean as part of an Umpire Exchange Programme agreement between Cricket Ireland and Cricket West Indies.
O’Brien’s brilliance runs Ireland close, but Rashid-inspired Afghanistan take the series 3-0
A pulsating run-chase orchestrated by Kevin O’Brien ensured that the final T20I from Dehradun
Records tumble as Afghanistan clinch T20 series over Ireland
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 runs in Dehradun and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Hazratullah Zazai 162* too much for Ireland as Afghanistan win 2nd T20I
Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat against Ireland at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun today in the 2nd T20I.
Nabi breaks Irish hearts as record partnerships tumble
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.
Nabi and Khan pin Ireland down to give Afghanistan 1st T20I win in Dehradun
Ireland won the toss and decided to bat against Afghanistan in the first T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun today.
Middlesex announce Dublin date for Lightning clash
Cricket Leinster and Middlesex Cricket are today delighted to release details of an historic first for Irish domestic cricket with the announcement of a Twenty20 Challenge Match between Leinster Lightning and Middlesex to take place in Dublin on Friday the 21st of June.
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