Last week Cricket Ireland CEO, Warren Deutrom, released a statement on Ireland’s impending tour of Zimbabwe: During the last few days, there has been some heated debate surrounding Ireland’s decision to tour Zimbabwe at the end of September. In particular, focus has centred around the political/moral aspects of such a tour, as well as the [...]

Ireland were left stunned on the final day of their Intercontinental Cup match with Afghanistan as the middle eastern side romped to victory over the defending champions. Ireland began the final day on 39 for no loss after Afghanistan (474) had posted a first innings lead of 69 on the third day. Ireland’s innings never [...]

Afghanistan fought back to post 263-3 in response to Ireland’s 405 on the second day of their Intercontinental Cup match in Dambullah. Ireland started the day with Trent Johnston and John Mooney at the crease on 0 and 5 respectively. Johnston and Kidd were removed in quick succession, bringing fast bowler Peter Connell (18) to [...]

Ireland finished the first day of their ICC Intercontinental Cup match with Afghanistan in commanding position. Having won the toss Ireland captain, William Porterfield, had no hesitation in asking Afghanistan to bowl. It appeared to have been the correct decision both Porterfield (78) and his opening partner, Gary Wilson (53), recorded half centuries in an [...]

The Irish camp has been rocked by the withdrawal of strike bowler Boyd Rankin from their tour of Sri Lanka throughinjury. The Warwickshire pace-man, who has been forced out due to a foot injury, had the following to say: “I’ve been diagnosed with a stress reaction in my right foot, and am wearing a protective [...]

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