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Cricket Ireland in search for raw bowling talent - boys and girls between 13 and 18 years
Cricket Ireland has released details of six bowling sessions aimed to uncover raw bowling talent, inviting boys and girls between 13 and 18 years of age to registe
Ireland Men’s Academy arrives in England for fixtures with England Under-19s
A squad from the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy has arrived in England ahead of two 50-over fixtures against England Under-19s.
O'Neills Sponsorship to Boost Youth Cricket
Cricket Ireland today welcomed the support of leading Irish international sports company O’Neills as the title sponsor of the all-Ireland youth inter-provincial competitions that bring together players at under-15 and under-17 age groups from across Ireland to play in 50-over and T20 tournaments over a fortnight.
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Ireland Squad Announced for Under-19s Cricket World Cup Qualifier
Cricket Ireland has today named an exciting 14-player Under-19s squad that will travel to Worcestershire next week, prior to competing in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Netherlands in late July.
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Cricket Ireland and Bangladesh Cricket Board agree to postpone series
Cricket Ireland and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have agreed to postpone the planned seven-match men’s series between the two sides scheduled to be played in Belfast and England in May 2020.
Zimbabwe Cricket and Cricket Ireland agree to postpone tour
Zimbabwe Cricket and Cricket Ireland have today agreed to postpone the planned six-match men’s series between the two sides scheduled to be played in Zimbabwe next month.
Ireland's Craig Young on bowling ‘that’ Super Over
Ireland’s Craig Young bowled arguably his most consequential over in his international career to date, after captain Andrew Balbirnie tapped him on the shoulder to asked if he would bowl the Super Over – Young didn’t hesitate, and delivered beyond expectation.
Ireland's Harry Tector on that Super Over and his progress in international cricket
One of Ireland’s newest crop of players, Harry Tector, may only be six months into his international career but he has a clear-eyed determination to drive his game forward, and had a memorable ‘front row seat’ for the last-ball Super Over finish in yesterday’s T20 International victory over Afghanistan.
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021: Full match schedule announced
A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021
Six by Kevin O’Brien off last ball makes it a truly Super Over for Ireland
Ireland Men’s cricket team broken a 7-year hoodoo in a dramatic last ball Super Over victory against Afghanistan at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida today.
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Ireland and Bangladesh to meet in T20I series in England
Cricket Ireland and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have reached agreement on the four-match men’s T20 International series between Ireland and Bangladesh being hosted at venues in England.
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie ahead of third T20I against Afghanistan
Despite seeing the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan slip away after yesterday’s defeat, captain Andrew Balbirnie has called on his squad to focus on the last match of the series as part of the longer term goal of preparation for the T20 World Cup later in the year.
2nd T20I Afghanistan v Ireland: Afghanistan beat Ireland by 21 runs
Ireland Men’s cricket team has failed to capitalise on a promising start, going down by 21 runs to Afghanistan
Ireland beaten by the rain (and Afghanistan) in the 1,000th match
Ireland Men’s cricket team has been defeated by Afghanistan in the first T20 International after rain cut short an entertaining match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida today.
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Fixture schedule released for Ireland Men's tour to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Cricket has today announced the six-match fixture schedule for the upcoming Ireland Men’s tour of Zimbabwe in April 2020.
Afghanistan v Ireland T20Is 2020: Preview, Cricket Match Schedule, Squads and Fantasy Predictions
All you need to know about the Afghanistan v Ireland, 2020 series to be played in India comprising three T20I games to be played on March 6, 8 and 10.
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Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie on the 1,000th game, squad health and Afghanistan series
The Ireland Men’s cricket team has arrived in India for the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan, and captain Andrew Balbirnie sees the series as a critical piece in the squad’s preparation for the T20 World Cup in late 2020.
Cricket Ireland signs new three-year partnership with O’Neills
Cricket Ireland has signed a new partnership deal which will see O’Neills Irish International Sports Company Ltd continue as the official team kit supplier for the next three years.
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CEO Warren Deutrom on the growth of cricket, his hopes for the sport and his biggest frustration
This Friday sees the start of the men’s T20 International series between Ireland and Afghanistan in India, and the match will be the 1,000th Irish men’s match across all formats – a milestone that Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, Warren Deutrom is proud of, but believes greater days are yet to come for the sport in Ireland.
Doheny and Eagleson join Ireland Men's squad in India for Afghanistan series
21-year old uncapped wicket-keeper/batsman Stephen Doheny has flown out to India as a replacement for Gary Wilson in the Ireland Men’s squad, who are set to play a T20 International series against Afghanistan starting on Friday.
Euro T20 Slam, Coronavirus and Cricket Ireland Board Meeting update
The Board of Cricket Ireland has been briefed on the progress of the Euro T20 Slam, and a range of other strategic matters, at its most recent Board Meeting held at Ballymascanlon Hotel in Dundalk.
Paul Stirling, Eimear Richardson take top awards at the 2020 Turkish Airlines Irish Cricket Awards
Paul Stirling capped a stellar 12 months of international cricket by being named Ireland Men’s international cricketer of the year, while Eimear Richardson was deservedly voted by her peers as the Ireland Women’s international cricketer..
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Joe Doherty to be honoured at the 2020 Turkish Airlines Irish Cricket Awards
Former President and Chairman of Cricket Ireland, Joe Doherty, will be honoured at the upcoming 2020 Turkish Airlines Irish Cricket Awards
Waterford Crystal set to sparkle at Turkish Airlines Irish Cricket Awards
With the 2020 Turkish Airlines Irish Cricket Awards set to be held on Friday evening, a new event partner with a global link to cricket has been unveiled that will be sure to add sparkle to proceedings.
Ireland Wolves' Shane Getkate on cricket life; Head Coach Pete Johnston on Wolves squad update
After playing in the successful five-match T20 series against Namibia over the last week, Ireland Wolves’ Shane Getkate was enjoying the return to his country of birth and looking forward to a big finish ..
Ireland Wolves' captain Harry Tector reacts to series win, looks ahead to 50-over series
After wrapping up the T20 series against Namibia in style yesterday, Ireland Wolves’ captain Harry Tector believes his side are preparing for a counter-attack by the African side in the upcoming two-match 50-over series starting on Wednesday.
Ireland Wolves win T20 series over Namibia 4-1
The Ireland Wolves have convincingly defeated Namibia in the final two T20s today to claim the five-match series 4-1 at Irene Country Club in South Africa.
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Ireland Wolves' Tyrone Kane using the tour as a springboard in his career
Following a hard-fought first day’s play which saw the visiting Ireland Wolves side level the five-match T20 series against Namibia at 1-1, all-rounder Tyrone Kane was speaking at training today about the tour and his hopes for the coming season – however, he knows the hard work starts now.
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Ireland Wolves' Stephen Doheny flies in to join squad from Australia
As the Ireland Wolves squad prepares for its series against Namibia in South Africa, Wolves’ top-order batter Stephen Doheny has joined the squad after a summer playing cricket for Randwick Petersham Cricket Club where he experienced some South African pace up close.
Graham Ford Head Coach to return home to recover from injury
Ireland Men’s Head Coach Graham Ford will return to Dublin this week as part of a rehabilitation plan after sustaining an injury that will inhibit him from being fully involved in the Wolves tour.
Ireland Wolves captain Harry Tector ahead of Namibia series
The Ireland Wolves squad has arrived in South Africa ahead of their series against Namibia, with captain Harry Tector expecting a tough series against the side that – alongside Ireland – qualified for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in late 2020.
Ireland Men's Squad Announced for Afghanistan Series
Cricket Ireland today announced the 14-player squad that will travel to India to play a three-match men’s T20 International series against Afghanistan.
Ireland announce that Curtis Campher has been added to their squad for the Namibia series
Cricket Ireland today announced that Curtis Campher will be added to the Ireland Wolves touring squad for the upcoming Namibia series after receiving clearance from Cricket South Africa to be released for a move to Ireland.
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Fixtures and Squad Announced for New Ireland Wolves Tour
Cricket Ireland today announced a new tour for the Ireland Wolves in February 2020, and confirmed the first round of Emerging Player Contracts for 2020.
Cricket Ireland Become ECL Partner in Boost for Club Cricket
The European Cricket League (ECL) and Cricket Ireland are proud to announce they have agreed a partnership that will see the winners of the Sunday Independent All-Ireland T20 Cup receive entry into the ECL - the Champions League of European cricket.
Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup first round draw
Cricket Ireland has today announced the first round draw for the 2020 Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup – Ireland’s peak club cricket all-Ireland cup competitions that will see 59 clubs from across Ireland battle it out for the two coveted titles.
3rd T20I West Indies v Ireland - West Indies too good for Ireland and tie T20I series
Ireland were out-classed by a rampant West Indian side at Warner Park on the island of St. Kitts today, leaving the T20 International series tied 1-1.
West Indies v Ireland 2nd T20I – Match abandoned due to Rain
Ireland Men’s cricket team goes into the last match of the current T20I series with a 1-0 lead over the West Indies
Ireland defeats world champions in record-breaking T20 International in Grenada
Ireland Men’s cricket team has beaten current T20 World Champions the West Indies in a record-breaking 4-run win at the National Cricket Stadium, Grenada today.
Balbirnie Looks Ahead to Today’s First T20 International Against West Indies
Ireland Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie believes the positives his side can take from the One-Day series will hold them in good stead going into the start of the T20 Internationals against the West Indies starting today in Grenada.
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