Author: Craig Easdown

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Second Test – Ireland Men v Sri Lanka Men

GALLE, Sri Lanka – The second Test match between Sri Lanka and Ireland is over, but you can enjoy highlights from the match below.Sri Lanka won this second Test between the two sides – see the scorecard here. Match Highlights Craig EasdownBalbirnie, Stirling on Day OneNoConnaught

Sri Lanka complete 2-0 Test series win despite Harry Tector resilience

GALLE, Sri Lanka – Ireland fought hard through a battling innings from Harry Tector, but couldn’t prevent Sri Lanka securing a 2-0 Test series win.Ireland had put up a record-breaking performance in the first innings, crossing 400 for the first time in Test cricket with Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher both making hundreds. However, they…

Overseas players added to Super Series squads

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland have today announced that six overseas players will feature in the women’s 2023 Super Series ahead of the first match of the competition on MondayEach of the three teams in the competition have been assigned two players as follows: TYPHOONS South African Robyn Searle (Clontarf) is a batting all-rounder and returns…

Cricket Ireland teams up with ICC to stream Irish domestic cricket

DUBLIN and DUBAI – Cricket Ireland and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have teamed up to stream more than 50 domestic Irish matches for free on ICC.tv, including the entire men’s Inter-Provincial Series and Women’s Super Series competitions.ICC.tv, the ICC’s OTT streaming platform, is free to use, and is available on web, iOS and Android….

Test poised for fascinating fifth day as Ireland dig in

GALLE, Sri Lanka – Ireland’s bowlers struggled to take wickets in sapping conditions on day four in Galle, as Sri Lanka mounted 704-3 declared, led by Kusal Mendis’ 245, before the hosts claimed two early wickets to help set up an intriguing fifth day as Ireland fight to save a draw.Sri Lanka started the day…

Sri Lanka make Ireland bowlers toil on rain-curtailed day

GALLE, Sri Lanka – Ireland were made to toil hard by Sri Lanka on the third day at Galle, with Curtis Campher taking the only wicket to fall before rain brought about an early finish.Ireland had built up an imposing total on the first two days, with Sri Lanka starting the day on 81-0, trailing…

Ireland in commanding position on Day One of Test

GALLE – Andrew Balbirnie hit a masterful 95 before Lorcan Tucker surpassed him as Ireland’s leading Test run-scorer on a superb day for the tourists in Galle. They reached 319-4 on day one of the second and final Test match of the series against Sri Lanka.The Ireland captain registered his career-best Test score in a…

All you need to know: Ireland Men’s Test series against Sri Lanka

GALLE, Sri Lanka – After an intriguing Test match against Bangladesh earlier this month, Ireland Men have travelled to Galle for a historic two-Test series against Sri Lanka. This will be the first time the sides have met for a Test match and, effectively, Ireland Men’s first-ever Test series. Here’s what you need to know…