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Cricket Ireland name T20 squad for Ed Joyce Testimonial match against Sussex Sharks

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland selectors have named a 12-man squad to travel to Sussex for a T20 match against Sussex Sharks at Arundel Castle on Sunday 24 June 2018.

Ireland in thrilling tied match after big run chase against Scotland

Ireland and Scotland played out a thrilling high-scoring tie in the second T20 International between the sides in two days – the first tied match in T20 Internationals since 2015.

Ireland victorious over Scotland in T20 International after big-hitting display

Three of Ireland’s batsmen hit rapid-fire half-centuries in a 46-run win over Scotland in a T20 International today in the Netherlands

van der Merwe-inspired Netherlands inflict consecutive defeats on Ireland

Ireland came out with a renewed sense of vigour in today’s T20 international against Netherlands, but failed to hold the Dutch in a tight run chase at the VOB Ground in Rotterdam

Simi Singh heroics on debut, but Ireland just fall short in opening T20I encounter with Netherlands

Ireland’s Simi Singh started the day by receiving his T20 cap to recognise his debut, and by the end of the day he had single-handedly pulled Ireland back from the brink of defeat to come within a whisker of a miracle win, in the first T20I of the Tri-Series in Rotterdam.

Wilson, Ford see the Netherlands Tri-Series as the first step on the road to the World T20 Qualifiers

DUBLIN – Members of the Ireland Men’s T20 squad gathered at Dublin Airport this morning to fly out for their first competitive T20 International fixtures under the captaincy of Gary Wilson.

New Zealand White Ferns dominate Ireland Women to take 2-0 series lead

The New Zealand White Ferns have gone 2-0 up against Ireland Women in the three-match Women’s One-Day International series in Dublin, becoming the first side to score more than 400 in consecutive ODIs.

Netherlands men's squad for the Ireland and Scotland T20I Tri Series

The Netherlands men’s cricket team, Ireland and Scotland will feature in a Twenty20I Tri Series in the upcoming week in The Netherlands.

World Class facilities at the La Manga Club European High Performance Cricket Centre

Cricket Ireland performance director Richard Holdsworth has paid a glowing tribute to La Manga Club’s European Cricket Performance Centre

Draw for the second round of the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup

DUBLIN - Cricket Ireland today undertook the draw for the second round of both the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup.

Ed Joyce announces immediate retirement from all forms of cricket

DUBLIN – Ed Joyce has announced his retirement from playing all forms of international and domestic cricket. He will take up a new role overseeing leadership development and as a batting coach in the Irish performance system.

T20I double-header sells out - Cricket Ireland

DUBLIN - Cricket Ireland today announced the T20 International double-header on 29 June 2018 at Malahide Cricket Club is now sold out

Pakistan win Historic First Test Match against Ireland

On the fifth and final day of Ireland’s historic first Test match, there was no fairy tale finish for Ireland, as Pakistan won by five wickets in this one off Test match. Some great cricket, some rock and roll and some interesting weather, all made up for an intriguing contest.

Kevin O'Brien scores Ireland's first Test Hundred

A fantastic debut Test Hundred by Kevin O'Brien for Cricket Ireland against Pakistan in their inaugural Test Match at Malahide CC, Ireland

Ireland v Pakistan Test Match Preview - Shades of Green

A historic moment awaits Irish cricket, when it plays its first ever Test match, by hosting Pakistan at The Village, Malahide, Dublin, this morning.

Ireland's Test debut the fruition of a long-term ambition

Friday 11 May 2018 is a day that will go down in the cricket history books, marking the first day Ireland stepped onto the field of play in a Test match. Bangladesh were the last team to make a Test debut 17 and a half years ago and now we will have two Test debutants – Ireland and Afghanistan – in quick succession.

Surrey confirms Virat Kohli not available for the first T20I against Ireland

Virat Kohli will not play in the 1st T20I against Ireland as he is committed to playing County cricket for Surrey CCC.

Injury forces Nathan Smith to withdraw from Test Match squad, Craig Young to join squad on Thursday

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland this evening advised that 22-year old Nathan Smith has withdrawn from the Test Match squad, and selectors have called up Craig Young as cover ahead of Friday’s Test Match.

Ireland ready for historic first Test against Pakistan

Ireland prepare to play against Pakistan at Malahide in Dublin from Friday in what will be a momentous first Test match for a country with a rich tradition of the game.

India's stellar ODI squads for the tour of England guarantees an action-packed series

The BCCI national selection committee met in Bengaluru onTuesday to announce the Indian Test team for the one-off match against Afghanistan and India’s tour to UK.

Cricket Ireland agrees online radio partnership with Guerilla Cricket to cover historic first Test Match

DUBLIN - Cricket Ireland today announced that Guerilla Cricket online radio station has won the ball-by-ball rights to cover the upcoming Test Match between Ireland and Pakistan, starting 11 May 2018.

14-man squad named for the historic first Ireland Men’s Test Match

DUBLIN - Cricket Ireland today announced the 14-man squad for the historic first Ireland Men’s Test Match against Pakistan at a press conference today

Cricket Ireland Members confirm Aideen Rice as new Cricket Ireland President – the first woman President for the sport

DUNDALK – The Members of Cricket Ireland have confirmed Aideen Rice as the new President of Cricket Ireland – becoming the first woman to hold the role since the organisation (originally called the Irish Cricket Union) was established in 1923.

Cricket Ireland Secure Record Global TV Broadcast Deal

Cricket Ireland today announced three major deals that will see the marquee Ireland Men’s national team matches reach the largest ever global television audience for an Irish event – sporting or otherwise.

Venue change for first game of Inter-Provincial Championships

DUBLIN – The venue for the first match of the 2018 Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Championships on 1 May 2018 has been moved from Oak Hill to Pembroke Cricket Club.

New App brings Domestic Cricket in Ireland to Fans Fingertips

Cricket Ireland, in partnership with the Australian-based InteractSport, has launched a new smartphone app, My Cricket Ireland – which is set to revolutionise fan engagement with domestic cricket across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Cricket Ireland Announce Intra-Squad Teams

Cricket Ireland today announced the Intra-Squad teams that will play two 2-day warm-up games in late April.

KNCB to Host T20I Tri Series with Ireland and Scotland in 2018

The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) today has announced that it will host the national teams from Scotland and Ireland for a T20I Tri Series in the summer of 2018

Murtagh released from Ireland squad

Cricket Ireland has today announced that Tim Murtagh has been released from the Ireland Men’s squad and will return to Middlesex County Cricket Club duties, after receiving a request from Middlesex team management.

Ireland Men’s squad announced for Somerset match

Cricket Ireland today announced a 13-man Ireland squad for the upcoming four-day match against Somerset County Cricket Club (6-9 April 2018) at County Ground, Taunton.

30K Injection in Junior and Youth Cricket

Cricket Ireland today announced a €30,000 injection of funding - and launched a new structure - for junior and youth cricket in Ireland that aims to increase participation and enjoyment of the sport for children across the 32 counties.

English opposition announced for Ireland Wolves pre-season campaign

Cricket Ireland has today named a strong Ireland Wolves squad to face English opposition ahead of a big summer of cricket.

Heartbreak for Ireland as Afghanistan prevail in tight encounter

Afghanistan joined West Indies as the two sides who will progress to the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019, after a hard-fought win over Ireland by five wickets in Harare today.

Afghanistan have been handed another life line to make it to the World Cup 2019

ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2018 - Super Sixes Match 9 - Ireland v Afghanistan - Preview

The victory of United Arab Emirates over Zimbabwe has given a lifeline to both Ireland and Afghanistan with the winner in the final game of the round in Harare having all to play for as they will join Windies in the qualification for the 2019 World Cup.

UAE give Afghanistan and Ireland World Cup life

The United Arab Emirates broke around 20 million hearts and made nearly 50 million friends when they all but eliminated Zimbabwe from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 race to give Afghanistan and Ireland a lifeline....

Bowled over in Zimbabwe, Ireland players touched by visit to local health clinic

Members of the Ireland cricket team have taken time out of their busy playing schedule to meet new mothers and babies at a rural health clinic, benefiting from UK aid and Irish aid support, in Zimbabwe this week.

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