Dublin, Sept 1 (Ians) Cricket Ireland have named a 15-member men’s squad that will face current World Cup holders England in a three-match Odi series happening from September 20-26.
The Ireland squad will be led by opener Paul Stirling and will play matches against England at Headingley (Leeds), Trent Bridge (Nottingham) and The Seat Unique Stadium (Bristol). Graham Hume is back in place of Fionn Hand while Neil Rock also returns to the side.
Ireland will have a new-look top-order, with Andrew Balbirnie set to open with Stirling and pace all-rounder Curtis Campher to bat at number three.
“While the squad has an overall familiar shape, there are several important changes we are going to look at. The key changes are at the top of the order where Andrew Balbirnie will open with Paul Stirling.”
“The pair have a great understanding, and we believe they can develop into a long-term...
The Ireland squad will be led by opener Paul Stirling and will play matches against England at Headingley (Leeds), Trent Bridge (Nottingham) and The Seat Unique Stadium (Bristol). Graham Hume is back in place of Fionn Hand while Neil Rock also returns to the side.
Ireland will have a new-look top-order, with Andrew Balbirnie set to open with Stirling and pace all-rounder Curtis Campher to bat at number three.
“While the squad has an overall familiar shape, there are several important changes we are going to look at. The key changes are at the top of the order where Andrew Balbirnie will open with Paul Stirling.”
“The pair have a great understanding, and we believe they can develop into a long-term...
- 9/1/2023
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Dublin, Aug 20 (Ians) Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored India’s innings with a fine fifty while Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh dished out impactful knocks in carrying India to a competitive 185-5, which set the base for them to beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second T20I at Malahide on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
Opener Andy Balbirnie was the lone ranger for Ireland with his 72 off 51 balls, but it went in vain as India’s bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8. Prasidh Krishna launched a double-strike in his first over of the powerplay, as well as Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh being amongst the wickets on a sunny day at Malahide.
For India, Gaikwad made 58 off 43 balls and shared a crucial 71-run partnership with Samson, who made a quick-fire 26-ball 40. Though it appeared that India was losing some momentum...
Opener Andy Balbirnie was the lone ranger for Ireland with his 72 off 51 balls, but it went in vain as India’s bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8. Prasidh Krishna launched a double-strike in his first over of the powerplay, as well as Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh being amongst the wickets on a sunny day at Malahide.
For India, Gaikwad made 58 off 43 balls and shared a crucial 71-run partnership with Samson, who made a quick-fire 26-ball 40. Though it appeared that India was losing some momentum...
- 8/20/2023
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Dublin, Aug 20 (Ians) Opener Andy Balbirnie was the lone ranger for Ireland with his 72 off 51 balls, but it went in vain as India beat Ireland by 33 runs in the second T20I at Malahide on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored India’s innings with a fine fifty while Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh dished out impactful knocks in carrying India to a competitive 185-5, the bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8.
Ireland’s chase began with Balbirnie taking a brace of boundaries off Arshdeep Singh in the second over. But Prasidh Krishna pushed Ireland on the backfoot in the next over – taking out Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker with short balls. Ravi Bishnoi dealt Ireland another blow in the power-play by castling Harry Tector.
But Balbirnie continued to march forward and resurrect Ireland’s chase.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored India’s innings with a fine fifty while Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh dished out impactful knocks in carrying India to a competitive 185-5, the bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8.
Ireland’s chase began with Balbirnie taking a brace of boundaries off Arshdeep Singh in the second over. But Prasidh Krishna pushed Ireland on the backfoot in the next over – taking out Paul Stirling and Lorcan Tucker with short balls. Ravi Bishnoi dealt Ireland another blow in the power-play by castling Harry Tector.
But Balbirnie continued to march forward and resurrect Ireland’s chase.
- 8/20/2023
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Dublin, Aug 19 (Ians) India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said it was good to see stand-in captain and fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah back in action after being out for 11 months due to back injury and bowling in rhythm in the first T20I against Ireland at Malahide.
After conceding a boundary on his first delivery, Bumrah got the second ball to sharply move in and pick an inside edge off Andy Balbirnie’s bat to disturb the stumps. He then took out Lorcan Tucker, who miscued his ramp shot, in the same over.
He ended with figures of 2-24 in four overs, in what was a big positive for the Indian team in their two-run win via Dls method. Bumrah would also get the Player of the Match award, to complete a stunning comeback to international cricket.
“It was his first match in nearly after 11 months. First ball he bowled was on...
After conceding a boundary on his first delivery, Bumrah got the second ball to sharply move in and pick an inside edge off Andy Balbirnie’s bat to disturb the stumps. He then took out Lorcan Tucker, who miscued his ramp shot, in the same over.
He ended with figures of 2-24 in four overs, in what was a big positive for the Indian team in their two-run win via Dls method. Bumrah would also get the Player of the Match award, to complete a stunning comeback to international cricket.
“It was his first match in nearly after 11 months. First ball he bowled was on...
- 8/19/2023
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Dublin, Aug 18 (Ians) Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah made his much-awaited return from injury layoff as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series, here at the Village on Friday.
While Bumrah will lead the side, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been officially named India’s vice-captain. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna will mark their T20Is debut.
“We’ll bowl first, very happy to be here. The weather looks lovely. I feel good, looking forward to play some cricket. You realise what you were missing, very happy to be back. We expect nothing short of a fight from Ireland. As a fast bowler, I hope the pitch does something. We have two debuts – Rinku and Prasidh Krishna. Told them to just enjoy their cricket,” Bumrah said at the toss.
On the other hand, Ireland skipper Paul Stirling said: “Looking forward to going out there.
While Bumrah will lead the side, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been officially named India’s vice-captain. Meanwhile, Rinku Singh and Prasidh Krishna will mark their T20Is debut.
“We’ll bowl first, very happy to be here. The weather looks lovely. I feel good, looking forward to play some cricket. You realise what you were missing, very happy to be back. We expect nothing short of a fight from Ireland. As a fast bowler, I hope the pitch does something. We have two debuts – Rinku and Prasidh Krishna. Told them to just enjoy their cricket,” Bumrah said at the toss.
On the other hand, Ireland skipper Paul Stirling said: “Looking forward to going out there.
- 8/18/2023
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Dublin (Ireland), Aug 17 (Ians) Gearing up for the upcoming two-match T20 Internationals series against India, Ireland’s wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker is looking forward to making a good impression against one of the world’s top teams.
When India last visited Ireland in June last year for a similar two-match series, the Men in Blue won 2-0 and this time too, they are looking for a similar result, especially with bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and fellow-pacer Prasidh Krishna returning from injuries and hoping to put up their claims for selection in the World Cup team.
Ireland, on their part, are not hoping to be cannon fodder again and are confident of putting up a tough fight against India, making the most of the home conditions.
Their confidence is based on the experience their players have gained a lot of experience in the last one year or so, said Tucker, who had...
When India last visited Ireland in June last year for a similar two-match series, the Men in Blue won 2-0 and this time too, they are looking for a similar result, especially with bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and fellow-pacer Prasidh Krishna returning from injuries and hoping to put up their claims for selection in the World Cup team.
Ireland, on their part, are not hoping to be cannon fodder again and are confident of putting up a tough fight against India, making the most of the home conditions.
Their confidence is based on the experience their players have gained a lot of experience in the last one year or so, said Tucker, who had...
- 8/17/2023
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Dublin, Aug 4 (Ians) Ireland have brought in all-rounder Fionn Hand and leg-spinner Gareth Delany in their 15-member squad for three-match T20I series against India, starting from August 18 in Malahide.
Hand had missed out on selection in Ireland’s recent qualification for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup while Delany is returning from injury after breaking his wrist during the Men’s Odi World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe in June.
“Giving opportunities to players also filters down the series themselves, so I would expect that all of the 15 players named in the India series squad will feature at some point. The Indian side arriving in Ireland is an exciting one for the supporters, but as we showed last year, we have the talent and confidence to match them on the field of play and we have high hopes for another fiercely contested series.
So, while the immediate task at hand...
Hand had missed out on selection in Ireland’s recent qualification for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup while Delany is returning from injury after breaking his wrist during the Men’s Odi World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe in June.
“Giving opportunities to players also filters down the series themselves, so I would expect that all of the 15 players named in the India series squad will feature at some point. The Indian side arriving in Ireland is an exciting one for the supporters, but as we showed last year, we have the talent and confidence to match them on the field of play and we have high hopes for another fiercely contested series.
So, while the immediate task at hand...
- 8/4/2023
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Colombo, July 29 (Ians) Players like Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, South Africa’s middle-order batter David Miller, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lanka’s leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will be in action in the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (Lpl) scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 21.
The upcoming season of Lpl will see the participation of five teams — Colombo Strikers captained by Niroshan Dickwella, Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga and the defending champions Jaffna Kings, who will be led by veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera.
In terms of overseas contingent, Azam is amongst the 13 Pakistan players in the competition alongside Imam-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Aamer Jamal, Asif Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, and Zaman Khan.
Other foreign players include Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,...
The upcoming season of Lpl will see the participation of five teams — Colombo Strikers captained by Niroshan Dickwella, Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga and the defending champions Jaffna Kings, who will be led by veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera.
In terms of overseas contingent, Azam is amongst the 13 Pakistan players in the competition alongside Imam-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Aamer Jamal, Asif Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, and Zaman Khan.
Other foreign players include Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,...
- 7/29/2023
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Colombo, July 14 (Ians) The Colombo Strikers have roped in opening batter Imam-ul-Haq as a replacement for Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League (Lpl).
Imam-ul-Haq has scored 2143 runs in 78 matches in his T20 career so far. The top-order batter has notched 20 half-centuries in T20s.
“The Colombo Strikers have a fantastic team and I am thrilled to join the side. I am really looking forward to having a great experience playing with many, many talented players,” Imam was quoted as saying in a media release.
Colombo Strikers’ Icon Player Babar Azam also welcomed Imam-ul-Haq to the squad saying, “Imam is a very skilful cricketer. His addition to our side is a huge boost for us. The youngsters in our team will also have a chance to learn from him.”
Meanwhile, team owner Sagar Khanna said, “Imam is a very experienced cricketer and we are...
Imam-ul-Haq has scored 2143 runs in 78 matches in his T20 career so far. The top-order batter has notched 20 half-centuries in T20s.
“The Colombo Strikers have a fantastic team and I am thrilled to join the side. I am really looking forward to having a great experience playing with many, many talented players,” Imam was quoted as saying in a media release.
Colombo Strikers’ Icon Player Babar Azam also welcomed Imam-ul-Haq to the squad saying, “Imam is a very skilful cricketer. His addition to our side is a huge boost for us. The youngsters in our team will also have a chance to learn from him.”
Meanwhile, team owner Sagar Khanna said, “Imam is a very experienced cricketer and we are...
- 7/14/2023
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Harare, June 30 (Ians) Three wickets from fast bowler Craig Young, followed by a belligerent half-century from opener Paul Stirling helped Ireland beat USA by six in their seventh-place playoff semi-final at the Men’s Odi World Cup Qualifiers, here on Friday.
For the USA, Saiteja Mukkamalla and Sushant Modani scored half-centuries, but Young’s three-fer and support from other bowlers meant they were 196 all out. In reply, Stirling smashed nine fours and two sixes in his 45-ball 58 to take Ireland over the line with 94 balls to spare.
Asked to bat first in the first-ever Odi meeting between the two teams, opener Steven Taylor played with plenty of freedom early on, before a double-wicket maiden from Young in the seventh over took out both Taylor and captain Monank Patel.
Mukkamalla and Modani then combined for an 88-run partnership before the former was run out in the 23rd over by McBrine catching him short of his crease.
For the USA, Saiteja Mukkamalla and Sushant Modani scored half-centuries, but Young’s three-fer and support from other bowlers meant they were 196 all out. In reply, Stirling smashed nine fours and two sixes in his 45-ball 58 to take Ireland over the line with 94 balls to spare.
Asked to bat first in the first-ever Odi meeting between the two teams, opener Steven Taylor played with plenty of freedom early on, before a double-wicket maiden from Young in the seventh over took out both Taylor and captain Monank Patel.
Mukkamalla and Modani then combined for an 88-run partnership before the former was run out in the 23rd over by McBrine catching him short of his crease.
- 6/30/2023
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Bulawayo, June 19 (Ians) Kashyap Prajapati, Aqib Ilyas and captain Zeeshan Maqsood struck half-centuries as Oman made the first upset victory of the Men’s Odi World Cup qualifiers by chasing down 282 against a much-fancied Ireland with five wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare at the Bulawayo Athletic Club on Monday.
The five-wicket victory over Ireland is Oman’s first-ever victory over a Test nation in an Odi, triggering jubilant scenes in the team dugout as the gulf nation completed their highest-ever successful run chase in the format, throwing Group B wide open.
A flurry of lower-order runs took Ireland to 281/7, with George Dockrell slamming a career-best 91 while Harry Tector made 52, though the side played a whopping 157 dot balls in their innings.
In reply, Oman chased their target down in style, thanks to efforts from Prajapati, Ilyas and Maqsood in a largely unbothered chase, followed by Mohammad Nadeem (46 not out...
The five-wicket victory over Ireland is Oman’s first-ever victory over a Test nation in an Odi, triggering jubilant scenes in the team dugout as the gulf nation completed their highest-ever successful run chase in the format, throwing Group B wide open.
A flurry of lower-order runs took Ireland to 281/7, with George Dockrell slamming a career-best 91 while Harry Tector made 52, though the side played a whopping 157 dot balls in their innings.
In reply, Oman chased their target down in style, thanks to efforts from Prajapati, Ilyas and Maqsood in a largely unbothered chase, followed by Mohammad Nadeem (46 not out...
- 6/19/2023
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Harare/Bulawayo, June 16 (Ians) Former World Champions West Indies and Sri Lanka and hosts Zimbabwe went won both their warm-up matches ahead of the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier tournament with comfortable victories over the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Scotland and the USA respectively.
Netherlands and Nepal will also enter the group stages on the back of victories, with the Netherlands overcoming Ireland while Nepal beat Oman.
Powell powers West Indies to win
Rovman Powell’s rapid century helped the West Indies regain composure after they slipped to 198-7 midway through their innings against UAE.
Nicholas Pooran’s 74 had helped the Windies to a commanding position before three wickets in nine balls saw his side stutter.
But Powell combined with Keemo Paul to put on 139 for the eighth wicket, the former eventually dismissed for 105 from just 55 balls as the Windies posted 374 for nine, the Icc informed in a report on its website.
Netherlands and Nepal will also enter the group stages on the back of victories, with the Netherlands overcoming Ireland while Nepal beat Oman.
Powell powers West Indies to win
Rovman Powell’s rapid century helped the West Indies regain composure after they slipped to 198-7 midway through their innings against UAE.
Nicholas Pooran’s 74 had helped the Windies to a commanding position before three wickets in nine balls saw his side stutter.
But Powell combined with Keemo Paul to put on 139 for the eighth wicket, the former eventually dismissed for 105 from just 55 balls as the Windies posted 374 for nine, the Icc informed in a report on its website.
- 6/16/2023
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Harare/Bulawayo, June 13 (Ians) The opening set of warm-up fixtures ahead of the Icc Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe saw the home nation get off to a winning start thanks to an inspired performance by Sikandar Raza, while there were wins elsewhere for Ireland, Sri Lanka and West Indies.
Ten teams will compete in the qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe over the next month, with the final two spots up for grabs at the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.
Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 3 wickets
The Netherlands got close to an upset win against tournament favourites Sri Lanka in Bulawayo.
Some friendly bowling conditions early on saw the Dutch side slip to 28/4, but a middle-order revival helped them to a total of 214 all out in 45.3 overs, with Teja Nidamanuru (41 from 62), Scott Edwards (35 from 48) and Saqib Zulfiqar (56 from 64) the main contributors.
Kasun Rajitha was...
Ten teams will compete in the qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe over the next month, with the final two spots up for grabs at the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.
Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 3 wickets
The Netherlands got close to an upset win against tournament favourites Sri Lanka in Bulawayo.
Some friendly bowling conditions early on saw the Dutch side slip to 28/4, but a middle-order revival helped them to a total of 214 all out in 45.3 overs, with Teja Nidamanuru (41 from 62), Scott Edwards (35 from 48) and Saqib Zulfiqar (56 from 64) the main contributors.
Kasun Rajitha was...
- 6/13/2023
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Dublin, May 24 (Ians) Cricket Ireland on Wednesday announced that right-handed batter Stephen Doheny has missed out from the 15-player squad to be captained by Andrew Balbirnie for the upcoming Icc Mens Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.
The Qualifier event, to be held in Zimbabwe from June 18-July 9, will see 10 teams competing for two remaining spots in the ten-team 2023 Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup, to be held in India from October-November.
“Unfortunately, hard decisions had to be made, and Stephen Doheny misses out on this trip. Stephen is a player we admire and want to continue to invest in, but we think the time is right for him, just now, to take a step back and work on a few technical aspects of his game at the domestic level.”
Qualifier events are tough, cut-throat competitions at times and a balance of talent, form and experience is essential. We believe...
The Qualifier event, to be held in Zimbabwe from June 18-July 9, will see 10 teams competing for two remaining spots in the ten-team 2023 Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup, to be held in India from October-November.
“Unfortunately, hard decisions had to be made, and Stephen Doheny misses out on this trip. Stephen is a player we admire and want to continue to invest in, but we think the time is right for him, just now, to take a step back and work on a few technical aspects of his game at the domestic level.”
Qualifier events are tough, cut-throat competitions at times and a balance of talent, form and experience is essential. We believe...
- 5/24/2023
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Dublin, May 6 (Ians) Opener Paul Stirling has been named in Ireland’s 15-man squad for their one-off Test against England at Lord’s, to happen from June 1-4. Stirling had returned to red-ball cricket during Ireland’s second Test match against Sri Lanka and scored his maiden Test century at Galle.
Ireland have not rested left-arm fast bowler Josh Little, who is having an Indian Premier League (Ipl) stint with Gujarat Titans. Little, though, is back with the Ireland squad to play three ODIs against Bangladesh at Chelmsford in the upcoming week and will return to India for Ipl 2023 post the completion of the series.
“Regarding Josh Little, although the Ipl will have finished, we are very conscious of the need for Josh to rest, recover and prepare for what will be a busy and important summer for us in white-ball cricket,” said Andrew White, Ireland Men’s National Selector,...
Ireland have not rested left-arm fast bowler Josh Little, who is having an Indian Premier League (Ipl) stint with Gujarat Titans. Little, though, is back with the Ireland squad to play three ODIs against Bangladesh at Chelmsford in the upcoming week and will return to India for Ipl 2023 post the completion of the series.
“Regarding Josh Little, although the Ipl will have finished, we are very conscious of the need for Josh to rest, recover and prepare for what will be a busy and important summer for us in white-ball cricket,” said Andrew White, Ireland Men’s National Selector,...
- 5/6/2023
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Galle, April 25 (Ians) Paul Stirling, who had retired hurt on the opening day, and Curtis Camper struck centuries to help Ireland reach 492 and posted their highest score on the second day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday.
Ireland, overnight on 319/4, suffered an early blow when the well-set Lorcan Tucker was castled for 80 but staged a fabulous recovery to come within touching distance of 500.
Stirling had retired hurt with 74 on Monday due to severe cramps but came back on Tuesday to complete his century off 174 balls and completed a half-century partnership for the sixth wicket. He was eventually out for 103, caught by Dhananjaya de Silva off Asitha Fernando, his 181-ball knock included nine boundaries and four maximums at the Galle International Stadium here.
Curtis Campher completed his fifty off 111 balls as Ireland reached 400 runs in 117.5 overs. He and Andy McBrine raised fifty runs for the...
Ireland, overnight on 319/4, suffered an early blow when the well-set Lorcan Tucker was castled for 80 but staged a fabulous recovery to come within touching distance of 500.
Stirling had retired hurt with 74 on Monday due to severe cramps but came back on Tuesday to complete his century off 174 balls and completed a half-century partnership for the sixth wicket. He was eventually out for 103, caught by Dhananjaya de Silva off Asitha Fernando, his 181-ball knock included nine boundaries and four maximums at the Galle International Stadium here.
Curtis Campher completed his fifty off 111 balls as Ireland reached 400 runs in 117.5 overs. He and Andy McBrine raised fifty runs for the...
- 4/25/2023
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Galle, April 24 (Ians) Captain Andrew Balbirnie hit a masterful 95 before Lorcan Tucker surpassed him as Ireland’s leading Test run-scorer as Ireland reached 319/4 on Day One of the second and final Test match of the series against Sri Lanka on Monday.
Balbirnie registered his career-best Test score in a century stand with Paul Stirling but was dismissed five runs short of a maiden hundred in the evening session. Stirling also reached a career-best total of 74 before retiring hurt, struggling with cramps.
The two batting stalwarts led the rebuilding job after Sri Lanka took early wickets, reducing the visitors to 43/2, with Pj Moor and James McCollum falling cheaply. Harry Tector was given out on an lbw decision on 11, but the review showed the ball bouncing over the wicket. But he was only able to add another seven runs before he charged down the pitch off Prabath Jayasuriya, and hit straight to a stretching mid-on fielder.
Balbirnie registered his career-best Test score in a century stand with Paul Stirling but was dismissed five runs short of a maiden hundred in the evening session. Stirling also reached a career-best total of 74 before retiring hurt, struggling with cramps.
The two batting stalwarts led the rebuilding job after Sri Lanka took early wickets, reducing the visitors to 43/2, with Pj Moor and James McCollum falling cheaply. Harry Tector was given out on an lbw decision on 11, but the review showed the ball bouncing over the wicket. But he was only able to add another seven runs before he charged down the pitch off Prabath Jayasuriya, and hit straight to a stretching mid-on fielder.
- 4/24/2023
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Dublin, April 21 (Ians) Cricket Ireland on Friday announced their squad for the three-game Odi series against Bangladesh to be held from May 9-14 in Chelmsford.
The series offers Ireland a potential automatic qualification spot for the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 if they can win all three matches of the Super League, where they are ranked 11th.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have already qualified for the global Odi tournament to be held in India in October-November. In the squad captained by Andrew Balbirnie, left-arm pacer Josh Little has also been included.
Little is currently turning out for defending champions Gujarat Titans in Ipl 2023. Conor Olphert, Matthew Humphreys and Ross Adair were not available for the series due to examination/work commitments.
“The senior squad has a more familiar look, with much of the squad having been part of the set-up in Zimbabwe (January) and Bangladesh (March) Odi fixtures.
The series offers Ireland a potential automatic qualification spot for the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 if they can win all three matches of the Super League, where they are ranked 11th.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, have already qualified for the global Odi tournament to be held in India in October-November. In the squad captained by Andrew Balbirnie, left-arm pacer Josh Little has also been included.
Little is currently turning out for defending champions Gujarat Titans in Ipl 2023. Conor Olphert, Matthew Humphreys and Ross Adair were not available for the series due to examination/work commitments.
“The senior squad has a more familiar look, with much of the squad having been part of the set-up in Zimbabwe (January) and Bangladesh (March) Odi fixtures.
- 4/21/2023
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1st Test: Karunaratne, Mendis centuries help Sri Lanka take charge despite late wickets from Ireland
Galle, April 16 (Ians) Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis scored centuries as Sri Lanka piled on 386/4 at stumps on day one of first Test against Ireland at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, here on Sunday.
The 281-run partnership for the second wicket between Karunaratne, who made 179 and Mendis, who struck 140, was the nucleus of Sri Lanka taking charge though Ireland fought back with two late scalps at the end of the day.
At the fag end of the day’s play, Mendis and then Angelo Mathews fell within three overs of each other. Mathews only lasted three balls before taking a wild swipe at a delivery from Ben White, out for his fifth Test match duck.
Earlier, Sri Lanka had started positively early in the day, racing to 40 after the first ten overs of the Test. With minimal assistance in the pitch for the seamers, Mark Adair was into the attack...
The 281-run partnership for the second wicket between Karunaratne, who made 179 and Mendis, who struck 140, was the nucleus of Sri Lanka taking charge though Ireland fought back with two late scalps at the end of the day.
At the fag end of the day’s play, Mendis and then Angelo Mathews fell within three overs of each other. Mathews only lasted three balls before taking a wild swipe at a delivery from Ben White, out for his fifth Test match duck.
Earlier, Sri Lanka had started positively early in the day, racing to 40 after the first ten overs of the Test. With minimal assistance in the pitch for the seamers, Mark Adair was into the attack...
- 4/16/2023
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Dhaka, April 7 (Ians) On the back of wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim’s 51 not out, Bangladesh put a halt to Ireland’s fightback in the one-off Test by securing a seven-wicket win in the second session of day four’s play at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Ireland made 259 for the loss of just four wickets on day three, recovering from 27/4 to spark hopes of an unlikely triumph. Andy McBrine was key to their hopes overnight, resuming unbeaten on 71 having entered at 123/6.
However, he was only able to add one to his overnight score on day four, with Ireland losing two wickets for six runs. Ebadot Hossain did the damage, sending McBrine’s off-stump cartwheeling before nicking off Graham Hume as Ireland made 292 in their second innings.
That left Bangladesh needing 138 to win. Litton Das hit 23 off 19 before becoming the first wicket to fall, a sharp bouncer from Mark Adair...
Ireland made 259 for the loss of just four wickets on day three, recovering from 27/4 to spark hopes of an unlikely triumph. Andy McBrine was key to their hopes overnight, resuming unbeaten on 71 having entered at 123/6.
However, he was only able to add one to his overnight score on day four, with Ireland losing two wickets for six runs. Ebadot Hossain did the damage, sending McBrine’s off-stump cartwheeling before nicking off Graham Hume as Ireland made 292 in their second innings.
That left Bangladesh needing 138 to win. Litton Das hit 23 off 19 before becoming the first wicket to fall, a sharp bouncer from Mark Adair...
- 4/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dublin, April 3 (Ians) Opener Paul Stirling is set to join Ireland’s Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka and will be available for selection for the second Test to be played in Galle from April 24-28. Stirling’s addition makes Ireland’s travelling squad a 16-player party for the second game of the two-Test series.
Ireland’s tour to Sri Lanka was initially supposed to consist of one Test and two ODIs. But the hosts’ quest to get more red-ball matches meant the two ODIs got converted into an extra Test match. Both the Tests will be played in Galle between April 16 and 28.
“Paul was originally set to join the squad in Sri Lanka for the Odi series that was originally planned. However, with those fixtures now converted to a Test match, and the scheduled Bangladesh T20I series in Ireland postponed, he will now have a greater...
Ireland’s tour to Sri Lanka was initially supposed to consist of one Test and two ODIs. But the hosts’ quest to get more red-ball matches meant the two ODIs got converted into an extra Test match. Both the Tests will be played in Galle between April 16 and 28.
“Paul was originally set to join the squad in Sri Lanka for the Odi series that was originally planned. However, with those fixtures now converted to a Test match, and the scheduled Bangladesh T20I series in Ireland postponed, he will now have a greater...
- 4/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Chattogram, March 31 (Ians) Paul Stirling and Matthew Humphreys played crucial roles in guiding Ireland to a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Friday.
Humphreys took two wickets in his first three balls on his T20I debut as Ireland bowled Bangladesh out for 124 in 19.2 overs. In a standout performance with the ball, all seven of Ireland’s bowlers contributed to the wicket tally, Bangladesh falling four balls short of batting their 20 overs.
Stirling then knocked off the bulk of the runs with the bat, scoring 77 off 41 as Ireland chased down their target with six overs to spare. The result was Ireland’s first-ever win over Bangladesh on home soil though the hosts’ won the T20I series 2-1.
In stark contrast to the fast starts made in the first two matches of the series, Bangladesh capitulated in...
Humphreys took two wickets in his first three balls on his T20I debut as Ireland bowled Bangladesh out for 124 in 19.2 overs. In a standout performance with the ball, all seven of Ireland’s bowlers contributed to the wicket tally, Bangladesh falling four balls short of batting their 20 overs.
Stirling then knocked off the bulk of the runs with the bat, scoring 77 off 41 as Ireland chased down their target with six overs to spare. The result was Ireland’s first-ever win over Bangladesh on home soil though the hosts’ won the T20I series 2-1.
In stark contrast to the fast starts made in the first two matches of the series, Bangladesh capitulated in...
- 3/31/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Chattogram, March 26 (Ians) Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie will be rested for his team’s T20I series against Bangladesh starting from Monday and opener Paul Stirling will step into the role, Cricket Ireland said on Sunday.
“Andrew was due to take a break from the Odi series against Sri Lanka next month to concentrate on preparation for the upcoming Tests and the all-important World Cup Super League series in May.
With the Sri Lankan Odi series now being converted to a second Test Match, he will now be rested from this T20I series instead,” said head coach Heinrich Malan in a press conference.
Stirling has captained Ireland six times in T20Is in the past and has been vice-captain of Ireland team since 2019. With Balbirnie now rested, and Stirling stepping in, Lorcan Tucker will act as vice-captain for the series against Bangladesh.
“We flagged before the tour that there...
“Andrew was due to take a break from the Odi series against Sri Lanka next month to concentrate on preparation for the upcoming Tests and the all-important World Cup Super League series in May.
With the Sri Lankan Odi series now being converted to a second Test Match, he will now be rested from this T20I series instead,” said head coach Heinrich Malan in a press conference.
Stirling has captained Ireland six times in T20Is in the past and has been vice-captain of Ireland team since 2019. With Balbirnie now rested, and Stirling stepping in, Lorcan Tucker will act as vice-captain for the series against Bangladesh.
“We flagged before the tour that there...
- 3/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sylhet (Bangladesh), March 18 (Ians) Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the third cricketer to achieve the rare double landmark of 7000 runs and 300 wickets as Bangladesh thrashed Ireland by 183 runs in the first match of the three-match Odi series here on Saturday.
Shakib 89-ball 93, hitting nine fours in the process and with Towhid Hridoy smashing an identical 85-ball 92, Bangladesh raced to 338/8 in 50 overs, their biggest total in this format.
Spinner Ebadot Hossain claimed 4-42 off 6.5 overs while Nasum Ahmed claimed 3-43 as Bangladesh bundled out Ireland for 144 in 30.5 overs as the hosts recorded their biggest win in ODIs in terms of runs.
Coming in at number five after Bangladesh found themselves in a bit of bother at 81/3 against Ireland during the first Odi, Shakib went on to score his third Odi fifty in a row.
Upon reaching 24 in his innings, Shakib touched the feat of 7000 Odi runs. Thus, he became only...
Shakib 89-ball 93, hitting nine fours in the process and with Towhid Hridoy smashing an identical 85-ball 92, Bangladesh raced to 338/8 in 50 overs, their biggest total in this format.
Spinner Ebadot Hossain claimed 4-42 off 6.5 overs while Nasum Ahmed claimed 3-43 as Bangladesh bundled out Ireland for 144 in 30.5 overs as the hosts recorded their biggest win in ODIs in terms of runs.
Coming in at number five after Bangladesh found themselves in a bit of bother at 81/3 against Ireland during the first Odi, Shakib went on to score his third Odi fifty in a row.
Upon reaching 24 in his innings, Shakib touched the feat of 7000 Odi runs. Thus, he became only...
- 3/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi Feb 4 (Ians) Breezy knocks by consistent opener Muhammad Waseem and skipper Kieron Pollard backed by Dwayne Bravo’s three-wicket spell carried Mi Emirates into the playoffs with an impressive 18-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the 26th match of the Dp World ILT20 here.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ winless run continued after they let Mi Emirates post 180 for 4 in 20 overs through some poor fielding and unimpressive bowling at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday night.
Dropping Waseem thrice, they let the high-scoring UAE opener flourish and hit 60 runs off 43 balls with six sixes and one boundary. Skipper Pollard’s cameo of 43 off just 17 balls with four boundaries and three sixes swelled the total.
Chasing the target, Abu Dhabi were bowled out for 162 in 19.2 overs with Dwayne Bravo producing a fine spell of 3 for 37, backed by Imran Tahir (2-20) and Zahoor Khan (2-33). Andre Russell’s fighting...
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ winless run continued after they let Mi Emirates post 180 for 4 in 20 overs through some poor fielding and unimpressive bowling at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday night.
Dropping Waseem thrice, they let the high-scoring UAE opener flourish and hit 60 runs off 43 balls with six sixes and one boundary. Skipper Pollard’s cameo of 43 off just 17 balls with four boundaries and three sixes swelled the total.
Chasing the target, Abu Dhabi were bowled out for 162 in 19.2 overs with Dwayne Bravo producing a fine spell of 3 for 37, backed by Imran Tahir (2-20) and Zahoor Khan (2-33). Andre Russell’s fighting...
- 2/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Dublin, Dec 13 (Ians) Uncapped batter Stephen Doheny has been named in Ireland’s Odi and T20I squads for the tour of Zimbabwe, set to happen in January 2023. Doheny was a part of Ireland’s T20 World Cup 2022 squad but did not get a game in Australia.
With three ODIs and as many T20Is coming up against Zimbabwe, Doheny is in line to make his international debut. The two teams had recently met in the T20 World Cup where Zimbabwe secured a 31-run win over Ireland in the first-round match at Hobart.
Fast bowler Tyrone Kane returns to the side after nearly four years since his last international match against Zimbabwe in July 2019. Also making a return are leg-spinner Ben White and wicketkeeper-batter Neil Rock, both of whom debuted for Ireland in 2021.
Medium pacer Conor Olphert was not considered for selection in both white-ball squads due to injury. Cricket...
With three ODIs and as many T20Is coming up against Zimbabwe, Doheny is in line to make his international debut. The two teams had recently met in the T20 World Cup where Zimbabwe secured a 31-run win over Ireland in the first-round match at Hobart.
Fast bowler Tyrone Kane returns to the side after nearly four years since his last international match against Zimbabwe in July 2019. Also making a return are leg-spinner Ben White and wicketkeeper-batter Neil Rock, both of whom debuted for Ireland in 2021.
Medium pacer Conor Olphert was not considered for selection in both white-ball squads due to injury. Cricket...
- 12/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Nov 3 (Ians) Though Ireland have an extremely slim chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of Men’s T20 World Cup, their left-arm pacer Josh Little is fully confident of his side eager to go out on the field with the hope for a victory when they face New Zealand at Adelaide Oval on Friday.
Ireland had earlier stunned the West Indies in their final first round match in Hobart to qualify for the Super 12s. Then, in a major surprise, they got the better of a much-fancied England in a rain-hit fixture at Melbourne. Ireland can claim to make a hat-trick of upset victories if they edge past Kane Williamson & Co.
“I think if you just look at the tournament so far, you’ve seen upsets nearly every day or every second day, if you can even call them upsets anymore. Everyone is pretty competitive. It’s a World Cup.
Ireland had earlier stunned the West Indies in their final first round match in Hobart to qualify for the Super 12s. Then, in a major surprise, they got the better of a much-fancied England in a rain-hit fixture at Melbourne. Ireland can claim to make a hat-trick of upset victories if they edge past Kane Williamson & Co.
“I think if you just look at the tournament so far, you’ve seen upsets nearly every day or every second day, if you can even call them upsets anymore. Everyone is pretty competitive. It’s a World Cup.
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Brisbane, Nov 1 (Ians) Legendary Australian wicketkeeper-batter Ian Healy is not enthused by the performance of his country’s bowlers in the Icc T20 World Cup match against Ireland here on Monday, with the 58-year-old saying they didn’t bowl well enough in the 42-run victory.
Australia scored 179/5 in the allotted 20 overs of their Super-12 Group 1 game against the European side and were fortunate Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker didn’t get a stable partner in the chase, otherwise things could have become difficult for the defending champions.
Tucker scored an unbeaten 71 off 48 deliveries, while the next-best score for Ireland — who shocked England by five runs (Dls method) in an earlier Super 12 game — was 14, clearly indicating that one more productive innings had the potential to rattle Australia.
“Yeah, I don’t think they (Australia) bowled well enough,” the former wicketkeeper said on Senq Breakfast on Tuesday.
“Lorcan Tucker… he decided, ‘I’m coming at these Aussies,...
Australia scored 179/5 in the allotted 20 overs of their Super-12 Group 1 game against the European side and were fortunate Ireland’s Lorcan Tucker didn’t get a stable partner in the chase, otherwise things could have become difficult for the defending champions.
Tucker scored an unbeaten 71 off 48 deliveries, while the next-best score for Ireland — who shocked England by five runs (Dls method) in an earlier Super 12 game — was 14, clearly indicating that one more productive innings had the potential to rattle Australia.
“Yeah, I don’t think they (Australia) bowled well enough,” the former wicketkeeper said on Senq Breakfast on Tuesday.
“Lorcan Tucker… he decided, ‘I’m coming at these Aussies,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Brisbane, Oct 31 (Ians) Lorcan Tucker’s fighting knock (71 not out off 48) went in vain as Australia produced a clinical all-round performance to hammer Ireland by 42 runs in a Super 12 game and keep their semifinal hopes alive in the ongoing Icc Men’s T20 World Cup at the Gabba, here on Monday.
With this win, Australia pushed their net run rate up to -0.304, still below that of England, but they moved to the second spot in Group 1 standings with five points in four matches. On the other hand, Ireland are in fourth spot with three points.
Australia skipper Aaron Finch played an excellent knock of 63 from 44 deliveries to guide his team to a commanding total of 179/5 in 20 overs, after they were invited to bat first. Apart from Aaron, all-rounders Marcus Stoinis (35) and Mitchell Marsh (28) also made valuable contributions with the bat for the hosts.
Chasing a challenging total, skipper Andrew Balbirnie...
With this win, Australia pushed their net run rate up to -0.304, still below that of England, but they moved to the second spot in Group 1 standings with five points in four matches. On the other hand, Ireland are in fourth spot with three points.
Australia skipper Aaron Finch played an excellent knock of 63 from 44 deliveries to guide his team to a commanding total of 179/5 in 20 overs, after they were invited to bat first. Apart from Aaron, all-rounders Marcus Stoinis (35) and Mitchell Marsh (28) also made valuable contributions with the bat for the hosts.
Chasing a challenging total, skipper Andrew Balbirnie...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Brisbane, Oct 31 (Ians) Australia produced a clinical all-round performance to hammer Ireland by 42 runs in a Super 12 game of the Icc Men’s T20 World Cup at the Gabba, here on Monday.
With this win, Australia moved to the second spot in Group 1 standings with five points in four matches. On the other hand, Ireland are in fourth spot with three points.
Australia skipper Aaron Finch played an excellent knock of 63 from 44 deliveries to guide his team to a commanding total of 179/5 in 20 overs, after they were invited to bat first. Apart from Aaron, all-rounders Marcus Stoinis (35) and Mitchell Marsh (28) also made valuable contributions with the bat for the hosts.
Chasing a challenging total, Lorcan Tucker was the lone warrior for Ireland, who kept losing wickets at regular intervals. He looked in control, kept the scoreboard ticking and remained not out with his brilliant knock of 71 off 48.
Tucker got some support from the lower order,...
With this win, Australia moved to the second spot in Group 1 standings with five points in four matches. On the other hand, Ireland are in fourth spot with three points.
Australia skipper Aaron Finch played an excellent knock of 63 from 44 deliveries to guide his team to a commanding total of 179/5 in 20 overs, after they were invited to bat first. Apart from Aaron, all-rounders Marcus Stoinis (35) and Mitchell Marsh (28) also made valuable contributions with the bat for the hosts.
Chasing a challenging total, Lorcan Tucker was the lone warrior for Ireland, who kept losing wickets at regular intervals. He looked in control, kept the scoreboard ticking and remained not out with his brilliant knock of 71 off 48.
Tucker got some support from the lower order,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
When Ireland were just 14 runs away from securing their Super 12 spot and brushing aside the West Indies, the DJ at the Bellerive Oval was playing U2’s blockbuster song ‘Beautiful Day’ in the backdrop of their highly vocal supporters cheering loudly for Andrew Balbirnie & Co to wrap the match quickly.
Ireland would eventually hunt down 147 with 15 balls remaining, with Lorcan Tucker finishing off the chase in style, skipping down the pitch and converting a half-volley from left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy into a loft over cover for four to give his side the ticket to Super 12.
What really stood out from Ireland’s drubbing of the West Indies, who were a pale shadow of their two-time championship winning self, was the manner in which the nine-wicket win was executed. On the pitch not offering much pace, Ireland executed their plans of getting West Indies batters caught at longer boundaries and...
Ireland would eventually hunt down 147 with 15 balls remaining, with Lorcan Tucker finishing off the chase in style, skipping down the pitch and converting a half-volley from left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy into a loft over cover for four to give his side the ticket to Super 12.
What really stood out from Ireland’s drubbing of the West Indies, who were a pale shadow of their two-time championship winning self, was the manner in which the nine-wicket win was executed. On the pitch not offering much pace, Ireland executed their plans of getting West Indies batters caught at longer boundaries and...
- 10/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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