Author: Craig Easdown

Gaby Lewis century scorches the Dragons at Oak Hill

WICKLOW – A 90-ball century to newly-named interim Irish captain Gaby Lewis led the Scorchers to a comprehensive victory over the second-placed Dragons in the Arachas Super 50 Cup today at Oak Hill Cricket Ground. Lewis, who was named interim Irish international captain during the week with Laura Delany still recovering from injury, dominated the…

Warriors winning warning as Trophy defence begins, but Reds’ six blitz grabs plaudits

COMBER – Defending Inter-Provincial (T20) Trophy champions North West Warriors started their 2022 campaign with a convincing seven-wicket over their northern rivals, Northern Knights, on the first day of the first Inter-Provincial T20 Festival at North Down Cricket Club, but it was Munster Reds’ devastating assault on Leinster Lightning’s bowlers in the second game of…

PREVIEW: Warriors enter first T20 Festival keen to defend title

COMBER – The 2022 Inter-Provincial (T20) Trophy competition gets underway this weekend with six games down for decision over three days in a festival of cricket at North Down Cricket Club. Further festivals will take place in Bready and Pembroke in June and July. Reigning champions North West Warriors will look to try and hold…

Ireland Women find out their opponents for the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-2025

DUBLIN – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today announced the 2022-2025 ICC Women’s Championship match-ups that form the qualification route to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Ireland Women will host England, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka, while the squad will travel to play Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and the West Indies over the…

Ireland Women’s squad named for upcoming South Africa series

DUBLIN – Selectors have today named a 14-player Ireland Women squad who will take on South Africa Women in a six-match multi-format series in Dublin next month, with four uncapped players potentially looking to make their international debuts. As a result of injuries and player unavailability (primarily due to school/college exams), head coach Ed Joyce…

Lewis-led Scorchers send Typhoons into a spin to maintain top spot

WICKLOW – A comfortable run-chase by the Scorchers, featuring an unbeaten 62 by Gaby Lewis, saw the competition-favourites maintain top spot with a six-wicket win over the Typhoons in the Arachas Super 50 Cup today at Oak Hill Cricket Ground. Player of the Match Lewis, who has just returned from Dubai after playing in the…

Vale Dixon Rose MBE

The Board and staff of Cricket Ireland are saddened to hear of the passing of our former President, Dixon Rose MBE.On and off the pitch Dixon excelled in both cricket and hockey, and was a one-club man. He represented Cliftonville at hockey and Instonians at cricket for over 30 years as a player, and as…