‘Ireland’ Archives
Ireland wrap up comfortable win
Ireland 298 and 176 for 5 (Stirling 54, Cusack 42) beat Namibia 244 and 226 by five wickets Scorecard and ball-by-ball details Ireland wrapped up victory without too much alarm on the final day against of their Intercontinental Cup game against Namibia at Stormont. Entering the day [...]
Ireland, DRS are good for the sport: Gary
Cricket's controversial Decision Review System (DRS) has received the backing of World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten, who also believes the associate members' bid for direct entry into future tournaments would be good for the sport. Kirsten, who led India to 50-over World Cup success in [...]
Ireland announced cricket team against Pakistan
Cricket Ireland has announced the squad for two RSA one day internationals against Pakistan today, scheduled on May 28 and May 30 respectively. The squad consists of 15 players of which 13 were also participated in the recent World Cup. Botha and Dockrell are not the part of Ireland [...]
Afridi named in possible squad for Ireland tour
The reliable sources have said that the selection committee of Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) has included the name of limited over skipper Shahid Afridi in the possible squad for the two-match series against Ireland. The announcement of squad is expected with next 2, 3 days. The sources [...]
Afridi declared availability for Ireland series
Pakistan’s limited over skipper Shahid Afridi desires to play the upcoming two one-day internationals against Ireland, scheduled on 28 and 30 May in Belfast. According to details Shahid Afridi, who is scheduled to play for Hampshire County in the running month in England, declared his [...]
Cricket Committee suggests qualifiers for 2015 WC
In what could be a major boost to Associate teams, the ICC Cricket Committee has recommended there be a qualifying process for the 2015 World Cup after a two-day meeting at Lord's. Though the recommendations are far from binding, the development will be warmly received by the nations who had [...]
Botha announced retirement from International cricket
The Irish all-rounder Andre Botha has announced retirement from International cricket. He was one of several overseas cricketers who constitute the Irish side. He had been off-field during most of the matches due to his injury in recent times. He is the only fourth Irish player to have [...]
It’s an Irish question and a global one
Keeping the Associates in the World Cup would be sensible long-term planning, which isn't fashionable any more. India and self-interest rule, so don't hold your breath about the ICC expanding the 2015 tournament. In their famous spoof version of British history, WC Sellar and RJ Yeatman [...]
‘ICC’s decision a joke’ – Porterfield
Ireland captain William Porterfield has described the ICC's decision to trim the next World Cup to just the ten countries as "an absolute joke". The ICC, in its executive board meeting in Mumbai on Monday, decided to restrict the 2015 World Cup to its 10 full-member nations, thereby denying [...]
Ireland announces series against Pakistan
Cricket Ireland announced details of a two match One-Day International series against Pakistan. The matches will both be played at Stormont, Belfast, on Friday 27 May and Sunday 29 May. The fixtures were made possible thanks to generous funding from the Irish Sports Council, Sport NI, the [...]
