News | Cricket Ireland

Interview: Mark Rausa - How his sport science and medical team is managing during COVID-19 crisis

March 30th 2020 | International

DUBLIN – Mark Rausa, Cricket Ireland’s Head of Physiotherapy and Medical Services, has seen a lot in his career – but this current COVID-19 crisis has forced he and his team to be creative in what is usually – literally – hands-on work.

UPDATE: Irish cricket season

March 26th 2020 | International, Other

Irish cricket, like all parts of our society, has been impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cricket Ireland and the Provincial Unions are working hard behind-the-scenes on planning for what the 2020 home season may look like once the crisis passes.

Cricket Ireland temporarily repatriates head groundsman at Malahide Cricket Club

March 25th 2020 | International

Cricket Ireland has today confirmed Phil Frost, head groundsman at Malahide Cricket Club, has been flown home to England temporarily, after a decision taken by the Executive of Malahide Cricket Club to close the facility.

Cricket Ireland and Bangladesh Cricket Board agree to postpone series

March 21st 2020 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have agreed to postpone the planned seven-match men’s series between the two sides scheduled to be played in Belfast and England in May 2020.

Zimbabwe Cricket and Cricket Ireland agree to postpone tour

March 16th 2020 | International

HARARE, DUBLIN – Zimbabwe Cricket and Cricket Ireland have today agreed to postpone the planned six-match men’s series between the two sides scheduled to be played in Zimbabwe next month.

Former Irish international Nigel Jones appointed to national men’s selection panel

March 13th 2020 | International, Other

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today confirmed the appointment of former Irish international Nigel Jones to the national men’s selection panel.

Cricket Ireland: Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness

March 12th 2020 | International

Cricket Ireland is liaising with both Irish and British governments, as well as working closely with relevant sporting authorities, to ensure we are fully informed about the pandemic, and acting in accordance with the best advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team, relevant public health bodies and the World Health Organisation.

Interview: Ireland’s Craig Young on bowling ‘that’ Super Over

March 11th 2020 | International

GREATER NOIDA, India – Ireland’s Craig Young bowled arguably his most consequential over in his international career to date, after captain Andrew Balbirnie tapped him on the shoulder to asked if he would bowl the Super Over – Young didn’t hesitate, and delivered beyond expectation.

Interview: Ireland’s Harry Tector on that Super Over and his progress in international cricket

March 11th 2020 | International

GREATER NOIDA, India – One of Ireland’s newest crop of players, Harry Tector, may only be six months into his international career but he has a clear-eyed determination to drive his game forward, and had a memorable ‘front row seat’ for the last-ball Super Over finish in yesterday’s T20 International victory over Afghanistan.

Interview: Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien on that last ball six and the Irish squad’s progress

March 11th 2020 | International

GREATER NOIDA, India – Ireland’s match-winner Kevin O’Brien was reflecting on yesterday’s victory, his approach to ‘that last ball’ and offers praise to many of the younger players in the squad – but knows that the senior players have a big role to play in the ongoing improvement and direction the squad needs to take.