HAMPSHIRE began the defence of the C&G Trophy with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Ireland in Dublin, despite the absence of star names Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen.

Hampshire began the defence of the C&G Trophy with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Ireland in Dublin, despite the absence of star names Shane Warne and Kevin Pietersen.

IRISH Cricket Captain Jason Molins wants to take on England in an annual one-day game.

The Irish squad to face the West Indies in the two Bank of Ireland One Day Internationals on Wednesday June 16 and Thursday June 17 has been named.