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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.
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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New strategic plan charts the future of Irish cricket
A new three-year Strategic Plan released today by Cricket Ireland aims to strengthen Irish cricket from grassroots to international levels – with a particular focus on supporting the club game, increasing opportunities for women and girls, and introducing new mass participation programmes to position the sport for a period of growth across Ireland.

PJ Moor joins Munster Reds squad; Neil Rock moves to Northern Knights
Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that Zimbabwe international wicketkeeper-batter Peter “PJ” Moor will play club cricket in Ireland this summer..

William Porterfield and Gary Wilson appointed to new coaching roles
Cricket Ireland has today announced that William Porterfield and Gary Wilson have respectively been appointed in coaching consultancy roles within the national set-up. Additionally, Porterfield has been appointed as Assistant Coach for the North West Warriors, which he will combine with his playing role.

Three new Ireland men's retainer contracts announced
Stephen Doheny, Neil Rock and Ben White have been awarded retainer contracts for 2021, after impressing Selectors on the recent Ireland Wolves tour of Bangladesh, and the fixture dates have been confirmed for the men’s Inter-Provincial Series 2021.

Cricket Ireland gratefully acknowledges Sport Ireland's support as €197K distributed to cricket clubs and unions
The Board of Cricket Ireland praised Sport Ireland for its support for the Irish sporting sector during a challenging year, after it recently approved the allocation of €197,500 in grants to 31 cricket clubs and Provincial Unions across Ireland.

£330K secured for Northern Ireland clubs through 'Sports Sustainability Fund'
Sport Northern Ireland has today confirmed that 23 cricket clubs across Northern Ireland will receive a total of £330,119 from the Sports Sustainability Fund following a successful joint submission between Cricket Ireland, North West Cricket Union and Northern Cricket Union.

Ireland's Gary Wilson retires from professional cricket
Ireland Men’s stalwart Gary Wilson has today announced his retirement from professional cricket, bringing to a close a 16-year international career and a successful first-class career that spanned English county and Irish inter-provincial cricket.

Andrew Balbirnie signs short-term deal with Glamorgan CCC
Cricket Ireland has agreed to a short-term release for Ireland Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie to join Glamorgan Cricket for the start of the English county season.

Harry Tector reflects on fourth ODM as Wolves tour itinerary amended due to travel plans change
Ireland Wolves’ captain Harry Tector reflects on yesterday’s match, while the tour itinerary has changed to accommodate an earlier departure from Bangladesh following the introduction of new Irish Government

Club Travel sign up as Cricket Ireland's Official Travel Supplier
Cricket Ireland and Club Travel - the single largest Travel Company in Ireland - have partnered up in a deal that will see the Irish-based company become Cricket Ireland’s Official Travel Supplier for 2021-22.

Disappointment as Spanish health authorities close window for women's series at La Manga
The Ireland Women’s cricket team’s preparations for two world cup qualifiers due to be played this summer have been dealt a blow after Spanish health authorities have extended travel restrictions on United Kingdom citizens, meaning that their upcoming opponents - Scotland - cannot travel to La Manga in Spain for a planned five-match multi-format series this month.
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Ruhan Pretorius on a rollercoaster week for the Ireland Wolves’ all-rounder
Ireland Wolves’ Ruhan Pretorius has had possibly the most bizarre week of his cricket career – from the highs of being picked for his Wolves debut and taking his first wicket, to the lows of sitting uncertain in an isolation room under a Covid-19 cloud. But he has endured and is focussing on the future.

Bangladesh Emerging XI beat Ireland Wolves by an Innings and 23 runs
Harry Tector remains resolute that the side can learn a great deal from the match
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ITW Irish Cricket Awards 2021 winners
Paul Stirling and Kim Garth were announced the men’s and women’s International Player of the Decade respectively amongst the 14 categories of awards handed out at the ITW Irish Cricket Awards 2021.

Player intake for Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Men's Academy announced
A 20-player intake for the Shapoorji Pallonji Men’s Cricket Ireland Academy squad has been named as the coaches look forward to returning to action in 2021.

Squads announced for men’s Inter-Provincial Series 2021
The four core squads have been selected for the men’s Inter-Provincial Series 2021, with training set to begin in March (Covid-19 restrictions permitting).

MCC World Cricket Committee: Latest Statements on Short Pitched bowling, DRS and More
The MCC World Cricket committee (WCC) met recently via Conference Call.

ITW Irish Cricket Awards 2021 launched
The ITW Irish Cricket Awards 2021 will be digitally broadcast on Friday 26 February 2021 via Youtube, and this year will feature two big prizes – the Irish men’s and women’s Player of the Decade (2011-2020).

Jeremy Lawlor looking forward to Ireland Wolves' Bangladesh tour
Munster Reds and Carrickfergus batting all-rounder Jeremy Lawlor has not regretted one minute of his move to Irish cricket, with the top-order batter looking forward to the Ireland Wolves’ month-long tour of Bangladesh starting today.
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Ruhan Pretorius joins Ireland Wolves squad for Bangladesh tour
Northern Knights all-rounder Ruhan Pretorius has joined the Ireland Wolves squad for its tour to Bangladesh, with the squad departing Wednesday morning.

Graham Hume on selection for Ireland Wolves' Bangladesh tour
North West Warriors all-rounder Graham Hume admitted the call from the selectors caught him by surprise, but he is determined to take his opportunity during the Ireland Wolves’ month-long tour of Bangladesh starting tomorrow.
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Ireland Wolves make changes to squad ahead of Bangladesh tour
A number of changes have been made to the Ireland Wolves travelling party for their forthcoming tour to Bangladesh where they will play a multi-format eight-match series against Bangladesh A.
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Ireland v South Africa fixtures announced
Cricket South Africa (CSA) is delighted to confirm that the Proteas will embark on a historic first full limited-overs tour of Ireland in July 2021.

Ben White looking to learn on Ireland Wolves' Bangladesh tour
On the cusp of the Ireland Wolves squad leaving for its month-long tour of Bangladesh, leg-spinner Ben White is looking forward to his first tour with the Wolves, and sees his selection as vindication for his hard work over recent years.

Cricket Ireland men's Inter-Provincial Series structure unveiled, creation of new coaching hubs and more
Cricket Ireland has today unveiled a new structure for the men’s domestic Inter-Provincial Series, which includes Munster Reds becoming a fourth team in the 50-over Cup competition, creation of new performance coaching hubs, a revised squad selection process and the creation of a new emerging team competition.

Cricket Ireland endorses women's Super Series structure improvements for 2021 season
The Board of Cricket Ireland has approved a number of improvements to the women’s Super Series competition for 2021, with a mind to the senior international team set to compete in two world cup qualifying events during the year.
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Ireland Wolves squad announced for Bangladesh tour
The much-anticipated Ireland Wolves tour to Bangladesh has received the green light after Cricket Ireland and the Bangladesh Cricket Board finalised health, safety and travel arrangements for players and support staff during the month-long tour.

Ireland Tour of Zimbabwe 2021: men's tour postponed due to COVID-19 situation
Zimbabwe Cricket officials have advised Cricket Ireland that Ireland Men’s planned tour to Zimbabwe in April cannot proceed

Stirling, Mehidy make big moves in ODI Rankings
Ireland all-rounder Paul Stirling and Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz have made notable gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after some fine performances in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League.
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Rampant Rashid trumps sparkling Stirling as Afghans win 3-0
A sublime all-round performance from Rashid Khan trumped a second consecutive Paul Stirling hundred as Afghanistan sealed a 3-0 series win over Ireland in Abu Dhabi.
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Record-breaking Stirling century can’t stop Afghanistan sealing ODI series
Paul Stirling hit an excellent hundred to push Ireland past 250 in the second ODI against Afghanistan, but an unbeaten ton from Rahmat Shah saw the hosts to a series-sealing victory.
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Ireland's Tucker and McBrine achieved personal milestones vs Afghanistan
While the Ireland Men’s team came up 16 runs short in the first World Cup Super League series match against Afghanistan yesterday, two Irish cricketers achieved personal milestones during the game – Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine.
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McBrine, Tucker heroics not enough to get Ireland over the line
Career-best ODI performances from Andy McBrine and Lorcan Tucker weren’t enough for Ireland to overcome a strong Afghanistan side in the series opener at Abu Dhabi.

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Afghanistan vs Ireland 2021: Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know
After the 4-match series between UAE and Ireland had to be reduced to 2 ODIs due to COVID-19 issues, the 3 ODIs between Ireland and Afghanistan are set to go ahead as planned.
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Sensational Simi Singh spins Ireland to victory over UAE
A brilliant maiden half-century, followed by a maiden five wicket haul in one-day internationals by Simi Singh led Ireland to a comprehensive 112-run win over UAE today to square the series 1-1.

Good news for Ireland as go-ahead given for one-day international against UAE
UAE authorities have given the go-ahead for the UAE squad to resume competitive action, and a second men’s one-day international between UAE and Ireland will be played tomorrow (18 January)
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Saturday's ODI suspended, hopes for Monday United Arab Emirates vs Ireland
While the Emirates Cricket Board has encouragingly reported there are still no new cases of COVID-19 amongst its playing staff, UAE public health directives will still not permit a resumption of competitive action
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Craig Young says Cricket Ireland will come back stronger
Ireland’s Craig Young admits to there being a strange atmosphere to the tour so far, but is keen to use the time to find his rhythm to be ready for the next match – whenever that may be.
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Tomorrow's ODI suspended between UAE v Ireland
Emirates Cricket Board and Cricket Ireland have agreed that tomorrow’s ODI will be suspended, with discussions ongoing about rescheduling of suspended matches. While no new cases have been reported, the suspension of tomorrow's game is in line with UAE Department of Health directives.
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UAE v Ireland: Further positive COVID-19 tests sees Tuesday's ODI suspended
Emirates Cricket Board has advised Cricket Ireland of a further four players who have tested positive for COVID-19
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Curtis Campher reflects on UAE v Ireland 1st ODI
After his eye-catching international debut for Ireland against England in July 2020, Curtis Campher once more displayed his all-round skills during the first one-day international against UAE last Friday.

Shane Getkate and Conor Olphert fly out to join squad in Abu Dhabi
Irish international Shane Getkate and North West Warriors Conor Olphert have flown out to join the Ireland Men’s squad ahead of the second ODI tomorrow.

UAE v Ireland 2nd ODI rescheduled after positive COVID-19 test
Emirates Cricket Board has advised Cricket Ireland of a further UAE player has tested positive for COVID-19. Subsequently, the two cricket bodies have agreed to postpone tomorrow’s scheduled match until Saturday 16 January 2021.
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Stirling stars with bat despite a successful chase from UAE in 1st ODI
A Paul Stirling unbeaten century – his second in consecutive ODI innings – positioned Ireland well in the first one-day international today, but a clinical run chase by UAE saw the home side achieve its first-ever ODI win over a Full Member.
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Injury forces change to Irish squad ahead of UAE series
Paceman David Delany is returning home to Ireland after complaining of knee pain following training in Abu Dhabi, with Josh Little flying out to join the squad tomorrow.

Afghanistan v Ireland series confirm to change of dates
Cricket Ireland has today agreed with a request from the Afghanistan Cricket Board to move the fixture dates for the upcoming World Cup Super League series in the UAE.
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Neil Rock looks forward to a massive learning experience ahead of UAE series
Following daily training sessions in 30-degree heat over the last few days, the Irish squad had a rest day as part of their build-up to the one-day international series against UAE starting Friday.

Gareth Delany believes 2020 was actually a good year for Ireland Cricket
After an unexpected downpour of rain washed out training yesterday, the Irish squad has just completed a centre-wicket practice and returned to their isolated team hotel.

Interview with Ireland's Lorcan Tucker ahead of UAE and Afghanistan series'
With the approach of the first competitive international of 2021, Ireland Men’s wicketkeeper Lorcan Tucker spoke about the last 12 months, feeling more comfortable at international level

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie's quarantine birthday and first interview ahead of UAE and Afghanistan series
All of Ireland Men’s players and support staff have successfully completed their initial quarantine and testing protocols after their arrival in Abu Dhabi last Sunday, and have held their first outdoor training session

Cricket Ireland announces 2021 Women's Academy intake
Ireland Women’s Head Coach Ed Joyce has welcomed the announcement today of the 13 players who will be involved in the women’s cricket programme within the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy in 2021.
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Ireland names squad to face UAE and Afghanistan in back-to-back series
Cricket Ireland has today named a 16-man squad for the upcoming men’s one-day international series’ in January against the UAE and Afghanistan.

Cricket Ireland agrees new Ground Rights deal with ITW Consulting
Cricket Ireland has today announced ITW Consulting Pvt Ltd, a Global consulting and management agency with expertise in international cricket rights and sports media, as Ground Rights Holder for international home matches until 2022.

Cricket Ireland appoints Stuart Barnes full-time Men’s Assistant Head Coach & National Bowling Lead
Cricket Ireland today announced that Stuart Barnes has been appointed Ireland Men’s Assistant Head Coach & National Bowling Lead.

Cricket Scotland announce women's series against Ireland
Cricket Scotland is thrilled to announce Scotland’s national women’s squad will travel to Spain in November to play a series of 50-over and T20I matches against Ireland.

Leah Paul awarded Cricket Ireland contract
Cricket Ireland has today announced seven part-time retainer contracts for the Ireland Women’s senior international squad have been offered for 2021, with 12 non-retainer contracts also offered making this the largest-ever senior women’s performance squad.

First full-time contract offers to David Delany, Josh Little and Curtis Campher
Cricket Ireland has today announced that 18 full-time central player contracts and two retainer contracts for the Ireland Men’s senior international squad have been offered for 2021. Announcements about further retainer contracts to will be made in due course.

Cricket Ireland approves player contract changes
The Board of Cricket Ireland held its latest virtual board meeting yesterday, confirming a new player contracts process, welcomed recent grant funding success and endorsed progress on the new Strategic Plan and negotiations underway relating to the revised Men’s Future Tours Programme.

Cricket Ireland awarded €106K in Grants
Cricket Ireland has been successful at acquiring €106K in grant funding from the Sport Ireland Dormant Accounts Funding Programme that will be invested in key areas of grassroots cricket that will improve the sustainability and support services for clubs and development activities.
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Leinster Lightning complete loss-less season after turning over North West Warriors
Leinster Lightning completed a title clean-sweep of the Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series this season, after defeating the visiting North West Warriors today in a closely fought encounter at Malahide.
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A clinical team performance sees the Typhoons clinch their first-ever women's Super Series title
A clinical run chase by the Typhoons saw the Laura Delany-led side claim its first-ever Women’s Super Series title in a high-scoring encounter against the Scorchers at Malahide today.

Lorcan Tucker top scores as Lightning Continue Unbeaten Season
The Leinster Lightning defeated the Northern Knights by three wickets with almost seven overs to spare in Malahide on Saturday as Lorcan Tucker’s run-a-ball 83 proved the difference in the Test Triangle InterProvincial 50-Over Cup tie.

Elena Tice joins commentary team for Super Series cricket decider
Former international cricketer and current international hockey player Elena Tice will feature as part of the commentary team during the women’s Super Series decider at Malahide on Sunday.

Tyrone Kane returns to Lightning squad to round-off IP50 campaign
Having secured a bonus-point victory away to the North West Warriors on Tuesday, the Leinster Lightning clinched their seventh InterProvincial Cup on the bounce and will round off the season with home matches against the Warriors on Monday, and firstly the Northern Knights on Saturday September 26th.
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Beth Healy shares insights into the cricket life of a Team Manager
On the eve of the women’s Super Series decider, Ireland Women’s Team Manager Beth Healy was taking stock of her first 16 months in the role and how drastically different her expectations were from the reality of what she found – and how much she has enjoyed the challenge in spite of circumstances.

Leinster Lightning retained the Test Triangle InterProvincial 50-Over Cup
Leinster Lightning retained the Test Triangle InterProvincial 50-Over Cup with a 62- run (DLS) win away to the North West Warriors on Tuesday. Three days after leading his club to national T20 glory,

Leinster Lighting squad to play North West Warriors
Leinster Lighting squad to play North West Warriors One Change as Lightning Travel to Bready to Face the Warriors in InterProvincial 50-Over Cup

Cricket Ireland's new Grassroots Cricket Committee to drive development of the game
On the eve of the Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup Final – Ireland’s only national club cricket cup competition in 2020, Cricket Ireland has announced changes to its Committee structures...

Leinster Lightning beat Northern Knights comfortably by 91 runs
Leinster Lightning got their Test Triangle InterProvincial 50-Over Cup underway with a comfortable 91-run victory over the Northern Knights at Comber on Thursday.

Captains speak ahead of Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup Final
Tomorrow’s Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup Final will be a clash between two clubs hungry to prove themselves on the national stage for different reasons

Cricket Ireland nets partnership extension with Tildenet
Cricket Ireland today announced that long-term business partner, Tildenet, has agreed a further 12-month extension on its relationship as the Official Nets and Covers Supplier to Cricket Ireland.

Cricket Ireland launch Women's Leadership web series
Cricket Ireland will tomorrow host the first in a three-part web series entitled On the Front Foot, with the intention of championing Female Leaders in Sport.
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Cricket Ireland cancels a match of Test Triangle Inter-Provincial T20 as a precautionary measure
Cricket Ireland has taken a safety-first approach and cancelled tomorrow’s Test Triangle Inter-Provincial T20 match between Munster Reds and Northern Knights as a precautionary measure

Cricket Ireland partners HBV Studios to livestream four showcase matches
Cricket Ireland today announced HBV Studios as its livestream partner to feature four showcase Irish domestic matches during September, including the only all-Ireland club cup decider in 2020.

All-Ireland T20 Cup Final announced, including European play-off
Cricket Ireland has today revealed the date, venue and new title sponsor for the only all-Ireland club cup competition being held in 2020 – the Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup will be held on Saturday 19 September at Belmont in Belfast.

Leinster Lightning Win T20 Trophy After Simi Singh Stars
Simi Singh was the star of the show as the Leinster Lightning defeated the Northern Knights by 5-wickets on Thursday and in doing so regained the Test Triangle InterProvincial T20 Trophy.

Gary Wilson thinks whoever wins the next game will probably win the trophy
After his side’s convincing eight-wicket win over the North West Warriors yesterday at Comber, Northern Knights captain Gary Wilson believes the destination for this year’s Test Triangle Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy may be decided tomorrow when the Knights take on Leinster Lightning at Pembroke.

Leinster Lightning overpowers Munster Reds in rain-affected match in Cork
Leinster Lightning remained in the drivers seat in the race for the title after a sublime team performance saw the Dublin side brush aside Munster Reds in a rain-affected Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series

Ireland's Gaby Lewis praises change in mindset and captaincy for her current form
After what she feels was a slightly disappointing last 12 months, Irish international Gaby Lewis believes both a change of mindset and being handed the captaincy of her Super Cricket Series team has led to her upswing in form with the bat.

Kevin O'Brien smashes 82 - and own car window - in Leinster Lightning win
Irish international Kevin O’Brien smashed 82, including 8 sixes, in a 37-ball assault on the North West Warriors attack

Clear Currency announced as Irish youth sponsor
Clear Currency has today been announced as the new sponsor of Irish international youth teams, deepening their ties with Irish cricket and providing a funding boost to benefit the under-age talent pathway that has been established to produce future Irish international cricketers.
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Test Triangle Inter-Provincial series to receive enhanced live stream experience
The much-anticipated 2020 Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series kicked off last week with two action-packed T20 matches – and as part of the online coverage this season, the first two ‘enhanced livestream’ matches have been announced.

Orla Prendergast awarded part-time contract after re-investment in women's cricket
Cricket Ireland has today announced that a sixth player has been added to the women’s retainer contract list with Orla Prendergast being awarded a part-time deal for the first time.

William Porterfield says it was an opportunity he couldn't turn down
Irish international, and former Warwickshire County Cricket Club player, William Porterfield revealed his excitement at the coaching opportunity that has arisen with the County’s T20 Vitality Blast side, and will fit the coaching duties around his Inter-Provincial playing commitments with the North West Warriors.

Cricket Match Predictions: Ireland Women's Super 50 Series - Scorchers Women vs Typhoons Women - Match 4
The 4th match of the Women's Super 50 Series will be played between Typhoons Women and Scorchers Women at Oak Hill.

Gareth Delany set for Vitality Blast debut
Irish international Gareth Delany will join Vitality Blast side Leicestershire Foxes for the 2020 competition, including the knockout stages should the Foxes progress, after Cricket Ireland approved the move by submitting a No Objection Certificate.

Captains give their views on Triangle Inter-Provincial squads
The first match of the much-anticipated Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series is set to begin on 20 August, and provincial selectors have finalised their 13-player core squads ahead of what promises to be exciting T20 and 50-over competitions pitting best v best in the Irish men’s game.

Ireland’s Women's Super Series coverage goes global
Ireland’s peak domestic women’s cricket competition – the Super Cricket Series – will from this weekend be made available and accessible to follow online, with the formal launch of livestreaming and a new interactive match centre.

England v Ireland 3rd ODI: Ireland pull one back against England in memorable run chase
It was a much improved all-round performance by Ireland and they had just enough gas left in the tank to get them over the line in the run chase this evening

Ireland name squad for third ODI against England
Cricket Ireland’s national men’s selectors have made one change to the 14-player squad for today’s third and final one-day international against England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

England vs Ireland 3rd ODI Preview: Opportunities for Livingstone and Dawson likely as England aim for clean sweep
Ireland played much better in the second ODI as compared to the series opener but were still way short of troubling England.

Josh Little guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Ireland fast bowler Josh Little has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against England in Southampton on Saturday.

England v Ireland 2nd ODI: England beat Ireland by 4 wickets
After Ireland had won the toss and elected to bat, they scored a battling 212/9, in their 50 Overs, thanks to a marvellous 68 from Curtis Campher.

Ireland announce their 14-player squad for the second ODI against England
Cricket Ireland’s national men’s selectors have chosen the 14-player squad for tomorrow’s second one-day international against England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton..

England vs Ireland 2nd ODI Preview: Balbirnie & Co need to see off David Willey's initial burst to challenge England
Ireland had been in Southampton for almost two weeks before the beginning of the ODI series. It seemed as if an athlete had prepared hard for the race but began to run towards the opposite side as soon as the whistle went off on D-day.

England v Ireland 1st ODI: Billings and Morgan carry England home by 6 wickets
Sam Billings and Eoin Morgan carried England home by 6 wickets against Ireland, in the 1st ODI at the Ageas Bowl today.

England claim victory in first ODI v Ireland despite Campher’s debut all-round show
England overcame Ireland by six wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series between the sides at the Ageas Bowl, despite an excellent all-round performance from Curtis Campher on international debut.

Ireland Men's cricket team to acknowledge frontline healthcare workers during #ENGvIRE ODI
“During the upcoming one-day international series, the Ireland Men’s team – on behalf of the entire Irish cricket family – want to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and selfless sacrifice that frontline workers have displayed throughout the pandemic.

Cricket Ireland - ODI Squad for the England Series
England v Ireland ODIs will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Cricket in Ireland/UK.

Squads named for Women's Super 50 series
Cricket Ireland today released the squad lists and confirmed two new venues for the women’s Super 50 Series which begins on Monday, with the two coaches giving their views about their teams and the importance of the competition.

England vs Ireland 1st ODI Preview: 10 World Cup Super League points up for grabs in series opener
As the England boys showed in the warm-up match against Ireland, they are desperate to begin on the same note at which they left before the entire world came to a halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Player Profiles | Ireland Cricket Team
The three-match one-day international series between Ireland Men and England Men represents the first-ever fixtures as part of the ICC World Cup Super League – the new qualification system for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Ireland's Performance Analyst talks about his role with the team
While Ireland Men’s cricket team is set to take the field on Thursday against England, one man has been working hard behind-the-scenes – in front of several screens – recording, compiling and feeding data, video and analysis to the players as they prepare for the three-match one-day series.

Ireland selects squad for 1st ODI vs England
Cricket Ireland’s national men’s selectors have chosen a dynamic 14-player squad for Thursday’s first one-day international against England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, with a number of players in line to possibly make their international debuts in this format.

England name squad for series against Ireland
England National Cricket Selectors have named a 14-strong squad with three reserves for the three-match Royal London Series against Ireland at the Ageas Bowl, starting on Thursday 30 July 2020.

New mental health partnership to inspire Irish cricketers
A new partnership between Cricket Ireland, the Irish Cricketers’ Association and Inspire Workplaces will see the Belfast-based mental health support service provider working with the Ireland Men’s and Ireland Women’s senior squads to tackle the stigma that still exists around talking about mental health in sport, and to educate others on the psychological challenges players may face both during and after their career.

International Cricket Council launches Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League
The International Cricket Council has today, Monday 27 July 2020, officially launched the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. Getting underway on 30th July 2020 in Southampton,

Jonathan Garth follows in the footsteps of his parents
With Ireland going into lockdown in March, Jonathan “JJ” Garth was determined to keep busy, maintaining his skills and fitness with the support of Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy coaches and support staff.

Fixtures released for Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series and Super 50 Series
Cricket Ireland today released the fixture schedules for the men’s Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series and the women’s Super 50 Series for the 2020 season, which includes the return to top-level domestic men’s cricket to Cork.

Who would have predicted that: Paul Stirling and Kevin O'Brien restrict Pakistan to a tie despite Hafeez ton
Pakistan were on the tour of Scotland and Ireland in 2013. After they won their first match against Scotland

Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy and provincial development players in action this week
A 12-match set of fixtures featuring players from the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy and Provincial Union Development programmes gets underway today, and will see more than 80 of Ireland’s most talented youngsters competing against each other as part of the Cricket Ireland Talent Identification programme.

Cricket Ireland's first virtual AGM names Philip Black Cricket Ireland President
Philip Black has been formally announced as the new President of Cricket Ireland following the organisation’s first ‘virtual’ Annual General Meeting held yesterday via video-conferencing.

Turkish Airlines remains on board with Irish cricket
Due to the downturn and uncertainty in the global aviation sector, Turkish Airlines – International Men’s team sponsor of Cricket Ireland since 2017 - has made a decision to end its existing partnership with Cricket Ireland six months early.

Expanded training squad announced for Ireland ahead of ODI series against England
Cricket Ireland today named a 21-man expanded squad that will travel to Southampton for a training camp ahead of the three-match men’s World Cup Super League One Day International series against England starting later this month.
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Ireland coaching staff welcome Stuart Barnes for ODI series against England
Cricket Ireland today announced that Somerset County Cricket Club’s Stuart Barnes will join the Ireland Men’s coaching staff this month for the recently announced one-day international series against England.

Club cricket's Return-to-Play protocols released as season gets underway for thousands across Ireland
Cricket Ireland has today released its COVID-19 Safe Return to Play Protocols (SRTPP) that will guide a safe return-to-play for thousands of club cricketers

Who would have predicted that: Jeremy Bray becomes Ireland's first-ever centurion in World Cups on team's WC debut in 2007
Jeremy Bray may have played only 15 ODIs and 2 T20Is after a promising start, but the 46-year-old is still remembered as Ireland's first centurion in World Cups

Ireland will return to international cricket against England in three ODIs
Cricket Ireland today confirmed that a three-match men’s One Day International series against England will be held between 30 July and 4 August 2020 at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Ireland's Ed Joyce: "An unusual first year in women's cricket, but the challenge is motivation enough"
Ireland Women’s Head Coach Ed Joyce has just passed the first anniversary since he first took over the role, and despite the unforeseen challenges the first 12 months would bring
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