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MATCH PREVIEW: Munster Reds v Leinster Lightning

August 31st 2020 | International

The Leinster Lightning will be looking to repeat their dominant first-round performance over the Munster Reds, however, the Reds will be hoping that home ground advantage will be a factor as top-level action returns to The Mardyke in Cork.

MATCH PREVIEW: Northern Knights v North West Warriors

August 31st 2020 | International

The Northern Knights will be hoping they can finally get back in action while the North West Warriors are searching for their first Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series victory of the season when the two teams meet on Tuesday at The Green, Comber.

Ireland’s Gaby Lewis on her Super Series form; next two matches move to Dublin

August 28th 2020 | International, Women

DUBLIN – After what she feels was a slightly disappointing last 12 months, Irish international Gaby Lewis believes both a change of mindset and being handed the captaincy of her Super Cricket Series team has led to her upswing in form with the bat.

Kevin O’Brien smashes 82 - and own car window - in Leinster Lightning win

August 27th 2020 | International

DUBLIN – Irish international Kevin O’Brien smashed 82, including 8 sixes, in a 37-ball assault on the North West Warriors attack in Leinster Lightning’s win today during a rain-affected Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series match at Pembroke. However, it later transpired that one of O’Brien’s sixes smashed a car window in the adjacent car park – his own.

Clear Currency’s newest investment is in future Irish international cricketers

August 27th 2020 | International, Other

DUBLIN – Clear Currency has today been announced as the new sponsor of Irish international youth teams, deepening their ties with Irish cricket and providing a funding boost to benefit the under-age talent pathway that has been established to produce future Irish international cricketers.

MATCH PREVIEW: Northern Knights v Munster Reds

August 26th 2020 | International

The Northern Knights will be looking to continue their winning run while Munster Reds are searching for a first Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series victory when the two teams meet at Stormont on Thursday (1.30pm).

MATCH PREVIEW: Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors

August 26th 2020 | International

The Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series returns on Thursday after a rain-enforced break when Leinster Lightning host the North West Warriors at Pembroke Cricket Club (1.30pm).

First fixtures of Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series to receive enhanced livestream experience

August 25th 2020 | International

DUBLIN – The much-anticipated 2020 Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series kicked off last week with two action-packed T20 matches – and as part of the online coverage this season, the first two ‘enhanced livestream’ matches have been announced.

Orla Prendergast awarded part-time contract as available funds re-invested in women’s cricket

August 25th 2020 | International, Women

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced that a sixth player has been added to the women’s retainer contract list with Orla Prendergast being awarded a part-time deal for the first time. Additionally, contracted players Laura Delany, Gaby Lewis and Celeste Raack have been offered an increased deal until the end of 2020.

INTERVIEW: William Porterfield: “It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down”

August 25th 2020 | International

DUBLIN – Irish international, and former Warwickshire County Cricket Club player, William Porterfield revealed his excitement at the coaching opportunity that has arisen with the County’s T20 Vitality Blast side, and will fit the coaching duties around his Inter-Provincial playing commitments with the North West Warriors.