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<p>The European T20 Premier League announced the owners of its first three franchises at an international press conference in Sydney. Pic: Orlando Sydney Corporate Photography</p>

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Belfast among first franchise cities confirmed by European T20 Premier League

The Belfast team, named the Irish Wolves, will be co-owned by Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell

<p>Ireland celebrate taking a wicket against the Netherlands in the European Qualifier in Rotterdam. Picture: ICC Media</p>

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Ireland win fifth straight match and reset sights on global qualifier

<p>Ireland’s Andrew Balbirnie (112 from 138 balls) shared a 109-run opening stand with captain Paul Stirling in their first game of a three-match ODI series against the West Indies. Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy</p>

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Classy Balbirnie century leads Ireland to victory over West Indies in first ODI

Abhishek Bachchan Visits Adamstown Cricket Club

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The Pitch: Bats, Bollywood and billionaires – the buyers vying for Irish T20 franchises

Orla Prendergast stars as Ireland beat Sri Lanka in Stormont thriller

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Orla Prendergast stars as Ireland beat Sri Lanka in Stormont thriller

Ireland v Zimbabwe - Test Match - Day Four

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Tucker and McBrine inspire Ireland to second test cricket victory

India v Pakistan - ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024

S John Riordan: Ticking India vs Pakistan off the bucket list at a popup stadium in New York

Ultimately, the heavily armed police dotted around the security barriers ended up as bored observers.

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner view: In South Africa, the ANC has been rocked by Zuma’s upstarts

Irish Examiner view: In South Africa, the ANC has been rocked by Zuma’s upstarts

The African National Congress, forged in the image of Nelson Mandela, saw its dominant share of electoral support fall from 57.5% in 2019 to barely 40% on a much reduced turnout

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Ireland v Pakistan - Floki Men's T20 International Series - Match Three

Pakistan beat Ireland by six wickets to claim 2-1 series win

The series - whilst a loss for Ireland - still provided enormous positives.

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Balbirnie brings up 3000 as Ireland claim first ODI series in Zimbabwe

Balbirnie brings up 3000 as Ireland claim first ODI series in Zimbabwe

Andrew Balbirnie joins Paul Stirling, Kevin O’Brien, and. William Porterfield as the only Irish Men’s batters to score over 3,000 ODI runs.

Sun, 17 Dec, 2023

England v Ireland - Third Metro Bank ODI - Seat Unique Stadium

England win ODI series against Ireland third match abandoned

Ben Duckett's dashing maiden ODI century after an astonishing early blitz from Phil Salt was negated by the elements as England's summer ended in soggy fashion against Ireland

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Ireland v Australia - Certa Womens One Day International Challenge

Laura Delany shines as Ireland secure series win over the Netherlands

Ireland took an unassailable 2-0 series lead after a 66-run victory over the Netherlands in the second Twenty20 international in Amsterdam

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

England v Australia - LV= Insurance Ashes Series 2023 - Fifth Test - Day Five - The Kia Oval

Dream finish for Stuart Broad as England seal memorable win to draw Ashes series

Broad took the last two wickets to fall as he headed into retirement in triumph in a 49-run win, the stage having been set by the outstanding efforts of Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

England v Ireland - Test Match Day 3

Irish Examiner view: Moving on up in cricket

The long form of the game of cricket can be an acquired taste. One critic described his vision of hell as a permanent draw being played out in front of a sparse crowd in Bradford.

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Ireland v England - One Day International - Malahide Cricket Club

Irish Examiner view: Big day for Little

Mon, 26 Dec, 2022

England v Ireland: Group B - 2011 ICC World Cup

Irish Examiner view: Kevin O'Brien has truly earned the epithet 'legend'

All-rounder Kevin O'Brien, Ireland's most-capped sportsperson, has helped put Irish cricket on the world map

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

New Zealand v England - ICC World Cup - Final - Lord's

Irish Examiner view: Retired cricket maestro Morgan still has plenty to give

Who are Ireland’s leading sporting icons at the moment? ? For sure. Ronan O’Gara following the stunning 24-21 victory over Leinster in the Champions Cup Final in May? Without a doubt. ? Not the following he once had.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

Shane Warne Obit

Crowds gather in Melbourne to say final goodbyes to Shane Warne

The former leg-spinner, considered one of the greatest cricketers of all-time, died aged 52 earlier this month from a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Thailand

Wed, 30 Mar, 2022

Australian spinner Shane Warne (R) sends

Australia cricket legend Shane Warne has died, aged 52 - 'The man who made spin cool'

Warne’s management has released a brief statement confirming he has passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Brilliant bowling display leads Ireland to victory over Nepal

Brilliant bowling display leads Ireland to victory over Nepal

All five Irish bowlers used claimed a wicket, but the stand-out performances were from Barry McCarthy and Andy McBrine.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2022

Ireland v Pakistan - International Cricket Test match - Day Four

Ireland cricket legend Kevin O'Brien joins Munster Reds

O'Brien, who scored the fastest-ever century in World Cup history in Ireland's landmark win over England in 2011, will be playing at the Mardyke this year

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Cricket tyro Tim Tector continues a proud family tradition

Cricket tyro Tim Tector continues a proud family tradition

Tim Tector captains Ireland at the U19 Cricket World Cup - following in the footsteps of his brothers Harry and Jack

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

Ireland announce new dates for Covid-interrupted West Indies series

Ireland announce new dates for Covid-interrupted West Indies series

The second ODI will now take place on Thursday with the third and final game on Sunday.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Defeat 'hard to take' after Ireland got into winning position

Defeat 'hard to take' after Ireland got into winning position

Balbirnie pointed to a few “distractions off the pitch” in his post-match interview, acknowledging that Covid had significantly impacted on the squad

Sun, 09 Jan, 2022

England v Ireland - Third One Day International - Ageas Bowl

Harry Tector: 'The hurt you experience after losing a game like that is horrendous'

Despite a productive year with the bat in One-Day Internationals, the 20-over disappointment still stings Tector

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Ireland's Paul Stirling nominated for World Player of the Year - then tests positive for Covid

Ireland's Paul Stirling nominated for World Player of the Year - then tests positive for Covid

Stirling was on Thursday also confirmed as one of four nominees for World ODI Player of the Year

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Cricket: Ireland's tour of USA abandoned due to Covid issues

Cricket: Ireland's tour of USA abandoned due to Covid issues

While no player from either side tested positive, two members of the Ireland backroom staff contracted the virus

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021

Cricket: Lorcan Tucker saves Ireland's blushes as series with USA shared

Cricket: Lorcan Tucker saves Ireland's blushes as series with USA shared

Tucker posted his second half-century of the series in an innings of eye-catching quality – he struck nine fours and three sixes

Fri, 24 Dec, 2021

'Pretty brutal' Ireland fall to shock T20 defeat by USA

'Pretty brutal' Ireland fall to shock T20 defeat by USA

Captain Andrew Balbirnie admitted Ireland were not good enough

Thu, 23 Dec, 2021

RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year shortlist recognises landmark year for women's sport

RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year shortlist recognises landmark year for women's sport

The shortlist marks another milestone to conclude a landmark year for women's sport, with six women among the eight nominees for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award

Mon, 13 Dec, 2021

'You don't ever believe you can achieve this': Ajaz Patel joins cricket's most exclusive club

'You don't ever believe you can achieve this': Ajaz Patel joins cricket's most exclusive club

Only England’s Jim Laker, in 1956, and India’s Anil Kumble, in 1999, have previously accomplished the feat

Sat, 04 Dec, 2021

Yorkshire Cricket File photo

Yorkshire remove entire coaching staff in wake of racism investigation

head coach Andrew Gale had been suspended pending a disciplinary hearing as the fall-out continues in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism investigation

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Zimbabwe

Ireland miss out on World Cup as qualifiers abandoned mid-tournament due to Covid

Ireland have however been awarded a spot in the ICC Women's Championship - guaranteeing games against the top nations over a four-year period

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021

Zimbabwe

Cricket: Captain fantastic Laura Delany inspires Ireland to crucial win

Delany struck 75 off 75 balls and claimed 1-24 from 10 overs in a masterful display to lead her side to a 29-run win over the Dutch.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

Cricket: Despite good start, Ireland well beaten in opening World Cup qualifier

Cricket: Despite good start, Ireland well beaten in opening World Cup qualifier

Despite a good start for the Irish with a 79-run opening partnership by Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul, the Caribbean side were dominant for large periods

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Cricket: Ireland looking to 'pull off a few results' at World Cup qualifiers

Cricket: Ireland looking to 'pull off a few results' at World Cup qualifiers

Ireland continue their quest to qualify for a Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time since 2005 in Harare on Tuesday.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

Yorkshire CCC DCMS committee hearing

‘Ashamed’ Azeem Rafiq apologises after anti-Semitic messages emerge

Former Yorkshire spinner Rafiq has won widespread praise for his resolve in highlighting the issue of racial discrimination in cricket

Thu, 18 Nov, 2021

Graham Ford 25/1/2018

'The challenges have taken their toll on me': Graham Ford steps down as Ireland head coach

Ford was appointed in late 2017 and oversaw the country's historic first-ever Test match, when Pakistan came to Malahide.

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

Ireland v Afghanistan - One Day International

Cricket: Ireland named as co-host of 2030 T20 World Cup

There was one match at the 1999 Cricket World Cup that took place in Clontarf when Bangladesh took on the West Indies

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Yorkshire CCC DCMS committee hearing

Former and current England captains criticised in cricket racism hearing

Azeem Rafiq first alleged racial harassment and bullying against Yorkshire CCC and accused them of institutional racism in September last year

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Cricket: Ireland 'in a good place' ahead of Women's World Cup qualifiers

Cricket: Ireland 'in a good place' ahead of Women's World Cup qualifiers

Head coach Ed Joyce is set to name his squad next week as Cricket Ireland confirmed the side will play two warm-up games before the tournament gets underway on November 21

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

Pakistan become the first team to make the T20 World Cup semi-finals

Pakistan become the first team to make the T20 World Cup semi-finals

Pakistan became the first side at the T20 World Cup to guarantee a place in the semi-finals after collecting their fourth win from four Super 12 matches, comfortably beating Namibia by 45 runs in Abu Dhabi.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021

Andrew Balbirnie dejected 22/10/2021

'Serious questions' to be asked as Cricket Ireland set to review early World Cup exit

After defeating the Netherlands in the tournament opener in the UAE, defeats to Sri Lanka and Namibia meant an early exit for the Andy Balbirnie captained Ireland

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

'Surprised and taken aback': South Africa's first black captain reacts as star refuses to take knee

'Surprised and taken aback': South Africa's first black captain reacts as star refuses to take knee

Temba Bavuma, South Africa’s first permanent black captain, said: 'Not having that at my disposal as a captain was something I wasn’t looking forward to'

Wed, 27 Oct, 2021

Despite strong start, Ireland crash out of T20 World Cup as Namibia progress

Despite strong start, Ireland crash out of T20 World Cup as Namibia progress

Ireland have not qualified for the main draw since 2012 and their below-par total of 125 for eight was expertly chased down by Namibia

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

Paul Stirling celebrates the wicket of Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal with teammates 20/10/2021

Double prize on offer for Ireland's cricketers should they defeat Namibia

Reaching the second round of the World Cup will guarantee the Irish five more matches and secure qualification for the next edition in Australia next year

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

Wanindu Hasaranga celebrates the wicket of Gareth Delany with teammates 20/10/2021

Ireland face crunch match with Namibia following resounding defeat to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka were on the ropes after lurching to eight for three inside the first 10 balls in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

Curtis Campher celebrates the wicket of Ryan ten Doeschate 18/10/2021

Curtis Campher: I was ‘very fortunate’ to take four wickets in four balls

Campher, 22, became only the third player to achieve the feat in a T20 international, following in the footsteps of Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan and Sri Lanka paceman Lasith Malinga

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

Curtis Campher appeals for the wicket of Scott Edwards 18/10/2021

Curtis Campher takes historic four wickets in four balls as Ireland win T20 World Cup opener

Ireland’s Curtis Campher became only the third player in history to take four wickets in four balls in a Twenty20 International as Ireland romped to a seven-wicket victory in their opening ICC Men’s T20 World Cup fixture against the Netherlands.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

England v Ireland - Second One Day International - Royal London Series - Ageas Bowl

Josh Little: Ireland determined to show what we’re capable of at T20 World Cup

Josh Little is ready to help Ireland write a new chapter in their history after reminiscing about the time he stayed up during the night with a current team-mate to watch a memorable World Cup victory.

Sun, 17 Oct, 2021