Author: Craig Easdown

Hybrid pitches approved for use in next two T20 Internationals

DUBLIN – The next two matches in The HBV Studios Women’s International Cricket Series between Ireland Women and South Africa Women will be played on a hybrid pitch after Cricket Ireland was granted permission by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It is currently not permitted under ICC Regulations to play international men’s matches on hybrid…

Famous victory for Ireland Women as they defeat South Africa by 10 runs

DUBLIN – A superb, disciplined all-round display saw Ireland Women claim just their second-ever victory over South Africa in T20I cricket on a sunny Friday evening at Pembroke Cricket Club. It was a record-breaking day on two fronts for first-time captain Gaby Lewis. At 21, she became the youngest person to captain Ireland while with…

New Head of Facilities and Operations appointed by Cricket Ireland

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced that Richard Fahey will join the organisation as its Head of Facilities and Operations, a role that will oversee the development and implementation of a new National Facilities Strategy and oversee the day-to-day operations of current facilities and facility partnerships.Richard has held senior management roles within the Irish…

Ireland Women’s final preparations

Ireland Women begin their summer international campaign against South Africa Women tomorrow at Pembroke Cricket Club – we wish the squad well. Here’s a collection of pre-series build-up scenes and stories. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cricket Ireland (@cricket_ireland) A last training session before we begin our summer international campaign. #BackingGreen…

Kelly’s unexpected call-up a welcome surprise, but she’s ready for the challenge

DUBLIN – New Zealand-born Arlene Kelly is celebrating her surprise call-up to the Ireland Women’s international cricket team for the six-match multi-format series against South Africa, which gets underway this week.With eight of the 20 senior performance squad members unavailable to head coach Ed Joyce due to injury and exams, the national selectors have called…

Hume, Hand and Olphert handed contracts

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today has handed Graham Hume and Fionn Hand retainer contracts, and Conor Olphert an education contract, as part of its strategy to increase the depth of bowling ranks ahead of a busy period for Ireland Men.Graham Hume, 31, was born in South Africa but has qualified to play for Ireland through…

WATCH AGAIN: The first IP20 Festival 2022 – every game, every ball

COMBER – The first of three Inter-Provincial Trophy festivals has been completed, with a remarkable round of action across the three days. The unbeaten Munster Reds sit atop the table after this weekend. You can watch back the six games below. Friday: Northern Knights v North West Warriors Friday: Leinster Lightning v Munster Reds Saturday:…

Ton up for mighty Munster, while flashy Lightning secure first win

COMBER – The Munster Reds completed a perfect weekend winning three from three as they beat North West Warriors, while Leinster Lightning secured their first of the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy by defeating hosts Northern Knights. This is Day Three of the first of three T20 Festivals for 2022 with the weekend’s fixtures being: • 27/05/2022…