IRISH cricket bosses have declined the ECB’s invitation to participate in the ECB’s domestic one day competition in 2010, with Holland taking their place.

Ashes winners England averted a shock defeat to see off Ireland by just three runs in their one-day international in Belfast today.

Ireland have named four county players in their 13-man squad for next week’s one-day international against England in Belfast.

CRICKET chiefs are confident the Ashes series has not been affected by corruption despite a serious betting allegation ahead of tomorrow’s crunch final Test.

Ireland completed a series sweep against Kenya after edging a close encounter by four runs in a rain-affected encounter in Dublin today.

Ireland's cricketers finished day two of their opening Intercontinental Cup match in a strong position against Kenya in Eglinton.

Cricket Ireland have this morning announced the squads for the forthcoming Intercontinental Cup and RSA Challenge Series clashes with Kenya.

IRELAND captain William Porterfield has targeted a famous victory over New Zealand later today despite watching his side slip to an eight-wicket defeat against reigning World Twenty20 champions India at Trent Bridge.

Niall O’Brien evoked memories of his famous match winning knock against Pakistan in 2007 with a magnificent 62 from 52 balls against South Africa at Southgate.

Ireland confirmed their place at the 2011 World Cup today thanks to a six-wicket victory over Holland.

IRELAND will fully deserve a celebratory drink in Nairobi tonight if they can somehow beat both Kenya and a heartbreaker of a pitch to reach the InterContinental Cup final.

IRELAND will have one eye on the Nairobi skies over the next four days as they seek to beat Kenya and secure a place in the InterContinental Cup final for a third successive time.