The 2nd ODI of the 4-match series between UAE and Ireland will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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

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

Ireland Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie and teammate Kevin O’Brien were involved in a press conference.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Emirates Cricket Board has advised Cricket Ireland of a further four players who have tested positive for COVID-19

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)