ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball

The ICC Cricket Committee today recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus, and protect the safety of players and match officials....

Tim Murtagh on tactical sunglasses, eventful first balls and conquering nerves

Only ten men in over 140 years of Test cricket previously had the honour of bowling the first ball for their country in its debut Test match.

More international fixtures postponed amidst covid-19

The Board of Cricket Ireland held a ‘virtual’ board meeting yesterday afternoon to consider a number of significant issues related to impacts on operations and events in 2020 from COVID-19, as well as to review the draft Safe Return to Cricket protocols that will be submitted to Government and sports authorities shortly.

Malahide was an unusually emotional and nervous Test debut

A Test match debut is a major and often nerve-wracking life experience for any cricketer. Nerves don’t discriminate though as even Ed Joyce – a player with 150 international caps and more than 250 First-class appearances under his belt at the time – admits that overcoming the Pakistan bowlers wasn’t his only battle at the Malahide Test.

O’Brien brothers reflect on the two-year anniversary of the start of the Malahide Test match

Two years ago today Irish sporting history was made with the bowling the first ball in Test cricket for the Ireland Men’s team.

Ed Joyce talks about Ireland preparation for tournaments

Ed Joyce, Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s cricket team, today expressed his understanding about the International Cricket Council’s decision to postpone the Women’s World Cup Qualifier, but hopes that enough lead-in time will be available with new dates to allow for his side to prepare for this important tournament.

Who would have predicted that: Eoin Morgan cements spot with maiden ODI ton for England

Eoin Morgan had turned up for Ireland and scored his first ODI century against Canada in 2007...

Australian captain Lanning shares her experience with Ireland Women's squad during lockdown

The COVID-19 lockdown has provided an unexpected but timely bonus for the Ireland Women’s cricket squad

Who would have predicted that: Stephan Myburgh's 17-ball half-century that pummelled Netherlands to World Twenty20 Super 10s

Netherlands hit a shocking 19 sixes as they smashed 193 off just 13.5 overs to pip Ireland and Zimbabwe on net run rate to the Super 10 stage in the 2014 World Twenty20

Cricket Ireland's High Performance Centre wins Award

Cricket Ireland is pleased to announce that the Cricket Ireland High Performance Centre has won a merit award in the Sportsground category as part of the Association of Landscape Contractors in Ireland Awards.

ICC to host Chief Executives Committee meeting via conference call on Thursday April 23rd

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on Thursday 23 April.

International captain Balbirnie gives Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy squad a masterclass

Cricket Ireland Board approves measures aimed at sustaining the sport during COVID-19 crisis and beyond

The Board of Cricket Ireland today confirmed investment in the Provincial Unions and grassroots game, provided an update on international and domestic fixtures, and outlined a range of cost-saving measures designed to buffer the organisation and the sport.

European Cricket launches: European Cricket Studio

The European Cricket Studio aims to provide welcome light relief in these difficult times - LIVE on Instagram - Monday through Thursdays

Cricket Match Predictions: Ireland get the better of India-beaters Bangladesh

Bangladesh shook world cricket as they started off their 2007 World Cup campaign, beating India - one of the contenders for the title - by 7 wickets

Cricket Ireland’s Performance Psychologist’s tips and advice to athletes and sportspeople during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all parts of our society, including high performance athletes and sportspeople.

Cricket Match Predictions: Giant slayers Ireland have West Indies on the chopping block

As Ireland took on West Indies in 5th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Saxton Oval in Nelson, they had earned the reputation

Pete Johnston - The Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy must go on…line

The COVID-19 pandemic may be causing a major disruption to the way we all live, work and play, however, the coaching staff of the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy were determined to keep in touch with the squad and to continue working on various aspects of the Academy players development – across three countries.

Mark Rausa - How an international sports physio is managing his work during COVID-19 crisis

Mark Rausa, Cricket Ireland’s Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services, has seen a lot in his career – but this current COVID-19 crisis has forced he and his team to be creative in what is usually – literally – hands-on work.

Cricket Match Predictions: Kevin O'Brien's sucker punch to England at 2011 World Cup

In our new feature series - Who would have predicted that?

Covid-19 – All You Need to Know - Useful Links and Resource Centres Around the World

We know we are in uncertain times right now around the world and that we have all spent the last few days trying to understand this new world - whilst at the same time dealing with day to day work tasks and family commitments at home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.