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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.
White Impressed by Emerging Talent at T20 Festival Ahead of International Fixtures
Cricket Ireland’s Chair of National Men’s Selectors, Andrew White, has been impressed with what he has seen at the Test Triangle Inter-Provincial T20 Festival over the weekend, and believes it points upwards for the national team as it heads into an important six months that culminates in a World Cup Qualifier campaign.
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Warriors Have Better of Rain-Affected Day 1 at North County
The Leinster Lightning will have to dig deep on Days 2 and 3 against the North West Warriors having been reduced to 119/8 in the 43rd over when rain finally halted play for the day at North County on Monday.
Ireland Women's record-breaking day cut short by rain
Ireland Women’s cricket team’s parade was well-and-truly rained on today, but not before the side registered several records and personal milestones against Netherlands Women.
Ireland Men to participate in a five-nation T20 series in lead up to World Cup Qualifier
Ireland Men’s cricket team will participate in a five-nation T20 series in Oman in the immediate lead-up to the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier – pitting the side against three other nations also aiming for World Cup qualification.
Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup Final date change
Cricket Ireland has today confirmed a change of date for the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup Final between Waringstown and Pembroke – the new date will be Saturday 24 August 2019.
Heart-breaking Finish on Day 3 At Stormont
After two days of watching the rain, an Inter-Provincial Championship match broke out and the Lightning ended up on the wrong end of a bonus point draw with the Northern Knights by ten match points to nine.
Rain Ruins Day One of Lightning IPC Match at Stormont
Not for the first time this Inter-Provincial Championship season the rain ruined most of a day’s play, as the Leinster Lightning and Northern Knights completed just thirteen overs on Day one at Stormont.
Leinster Lightning Name Squad for Rematch with the Knights at Stormont
The Leinster Lightning have made two changes to the 12-man squad that took on the Northern Knights this week
Boyd Rankin to join Derbyshire for Vitality Blast
Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that Ireland international Boyd Rankin will play for Derbyshire County Cricket Club for the remainder of the Vitality Blast competition.
Derbyshire sign Ireland's Boyd Rankin for the remainder of the Vitality Blast
The paceman, who is centrally-contracted by Ireland and currently playing Inter-Provincial first-class cricket for the North West Warriors
Leinster Lightning v Northern Knights Day 1 & 2 Reports
Not for the first time this season, the Leinster Lightning were stymied by the weather in a Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Championship match, as the Northern Knights visit Pembroke.
Same yet different: How the ICC Test Championship will impact the longest format of the game
The ICC Test Championship's objective is to give context to Test matches. Interestingly, it's the biggest irony that the Test Championship is beginning with Ashes....
Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship - Mahela Jayawardene
Cricket needs the ICC World Test Championship. Context is essential, to play for points as well as pride.
Sam Curran and Jack Leach move up the ICC rankings
Following the conclusion of the one-off Test at Lord’s on Friday, England and Ireland players have moved up in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings.
Woakes and Broad Wrap-up Day Three Decisively | England v Ireland
After wrapping up the England innings with the first ball of the day, Ireland succumbed to a special spell of new ball bowling from Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad on a cloudy morning under the floodlights at Lord’s.
England's Test against Ireland hangs in the balance
Ireland battled back superbly in the second half of day two to put themselves in position to seal what would be a magnificent victory.
An extraordinary first day of the England v Ireland Test Match at Lord's
Ireland established a strong position on day one of their historic Test against England at Lord’s, bowling the hosts out for 85 before securing a lead of 122. The records broken were many.
Ireland's Gary Wilson on Test Match; Physio Mark Rausa on beating the heat
Ireland Men’s cricket team held their first training session at Lord’s Cricket Ground ahead of the Test match starting Wednesday - wicketkeeper-batsman Gary Wilson and Head of Physiotherapy Mark Rausa shared their thoughts.
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 Team Announced
New Zealand’s captain and Player of the Tournament Kane Williamson has been named captain of an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 team that includes six players from Sunday’s dramatic final at Lord’s.
Zimbabwe tie series with win despite confident Irish batting performance
Zimbabwe cruised to an eight-wicket victory in the final T20 International despite Ireland setting a highly competitive target at Bready today.
Cricket World Cup Winners 1975-2015
The six-week long 2019 World Cup comes to its conclusion with a showpiece final at Lord’s today between the host England and New Zealand.
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Ireland’s 9-wicket victory against Zimbabwe in second T20 International
Stirling’s innings featured seven sixes and six fours as he ruthlessly dealt with a Zimbabwean attack that struggled to find the right line and length to the in-form Irishman.
Head Coach Graham Ford on Ireland’s progress and upcoming Lord's Test
When Ireland Men’s Head Coach Graham Ford came into the role in late 2017, he knew there was a job to do with a squad that was not only in transition...
Ireland’s Craig Young on Test call-up and his long road back to form
Asleep at home on the sofa after a hard training session, North West Warriors and North Down fast bowler Craig Young was aroused by a phone call that would change his day dramatically. At the other end of the line was Andrew White, Chairman of National Men’s Selectors, with a simple request: ‘We’d like you to join the Test squad for Lord’s’.
Ireland Announces 14-man Squad for England Test Match at Lord's
Cricket Ireland has today named a 14-player squad that will travel to England next week to play a two-day warm up match and then the historic first Test match between Ireland and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Ireland completes 3-0 clean sweep of ODI series against Zimbabwe
A comfortable six-wicket victory saw Ireland Men’s cricket team take the GS Holding Inc ODI Series against Zimbabwe undefeated at Stormont today.
Ireland go 2-0 up against Zimbabwe in 1st series win at home against Full ICC Member nation
A dramatic five-run win by Ireland today sealed a series win over Zimbabwe and saw the Men in Green win their first home series against any side since 2014
Ireland Men and Women Schedule Changes
Cricket Ireland has today confirmed replacement matches and a training schedule revision for Ireland Women’s cricket team as a result of the cancellation of the Zimbabwe Women’s tour, and also announced a revised start time for the first T20 International between Ireland Men and Zimbabwe Men on 10 July 2019.
Ireland’s Shane Getkate on Zimbabwe series
Monday was a near perfect start to the series for the Ireland Men’s cricket team - and for Shane Getkate personally, as the One-Day International debutant...
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Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in 1st ODI
Ireland won the toss and decided to bowl against Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI at Bready, Derry today.
22 Million Views: Irish Cricket to be Showcased Globally via Livestream
Cricket Ireland today announced that all nine matches of the Ireland versus Zimbabwe men’s and women’s teams being played across Northern Ireland will be livestreamed via Youtube, and also released viewing figures of its recent international livestreams with around 22 million views collectively this season to date.
Ireland Wolves Captain Harry Tector on Saturday's Clash with Zimbabwe
The Ireland Wolves will once again be in action when they take on Zimbabwe at Eglinton on Saturday, and captain Harry Tector is relishing the opportunity to lead out the Wolves once more against a Full Member side knowing the National Selectors will be watching his sides performance.
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Recall for Greg Thompson Into Ireland Men’s T20I squad
An unexpected phone call from the national selectors to the back-at-work former international Greg Thompson was a “great way to start the day”, as the Waringstown captain and Northern Knights stalwart was informed he had been selected in the Ireland Men’s T20I squad for the first time in two-and-a-half years.
Ireland Men's and Wolves Squads Announced for Zimbabwe Series
Selectors have rewarded consistent performances, and are looking to back the potential of the next generation, with the announcement of the Ireland Men’s and Wolves squads for the upcoming Zimbabwe series in early July.
Gary Wilson Looks to this Weekend's T20 Festival as the Step Towards World Cup Qualification
Ireland’s T20 International captain Gary Wilson believes this weekend’s Test Triangle Inter-Provincial T20 Festival at Pembroke Cricket Club is a golden opportunity to launch the national sides T20 World Cup.
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George Dockrell Relishing the Challenge of Title-defence at T20 Festival
T20 cricket is undoubtedly the engine that has driven world cricket over recent years, and Irish cricket fans have a treat this weekend when the first men’s Test Triangle Inter-Provincial T20 Festival gets underway at Pembroke Cricket Club.
Ed Joyce to Take Interim Charge of Ireland Women's Cricket Team
Cricket Ireland has announced that Irish cricket legend Ed Joyce has been appointed as the interim Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s cricket team through to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in August/September.
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