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A series in review: Ireland v Afghanistan

January 28th 2021 | International

It wasn’t to be for Ireland Men's team in Abu Dhabi during their three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Three ICC World Cup Super League wins could have led to 30 crucial points but unfortunately, the men in green couldn’t register a win in the series. However, there were definitely some positive signs for the year ahead.

Rampant Rashid trumps sparkling Stirling

January 26th 2021 | International

ABU DHABI – A sublime all-round performance from Rashid Khan trumped a second consecutive Paul Stirling hundred as Afghanistan sealed a 3-0 series win over Ireland in Abu Dhabi.

Tributes pour in for Roy Torrens

January 25th 2021 | International

Since the sad news of the passing of the Irish cricket legend Roy Torrens, tributes have poured in by email, social media and have featured across media platforms both home and around the world.

PREVIEW: Ireland looking to finish series on a high

January 25th 2021 | International

ABU DHABI - Ireland Men's team will be looking to avoid a series whitewash tomorrow when they take on Afghanistan tomorrow in the final game of the three-match series - however, with world cup qualification points still up for grabs, this is anything but a dead rubber.

Record-breaking Stirling’s splendid century can’t stop Afghanistan sealing ODI series

January 24th 2021 | International

ABU DHABI – Paul Stirling hit an excellent hundred to push Ireland past 250 in the second ODI against Afghanistan, but an unbeaten ton from Rahmat Shah saw the hosts to a series-sealing victory.

A tribute to Roy Torrens by Robin Walsh

January 23rd 2021 | International

I am proud to say that Roy was my closest friend. His loss is incalculable and all our thoughts are with his devoted wife Joan, his daughters Andrea, Joanne and Judith and the wide family circle.

Vale Roy Torrens

January 23rd 2021 | International

The Board and staff of Cricket Ireland are very saddened to learn of the passing of a great figure within the Irish cricket family - Roy Torrens.

Preview: Ireland v Afghanistan (2nd ODI)

January 23rd 2021 | International

ABU DHABI - Ireland’s men will be looking to bounce back during tomorrow’s second ODI against Afghanistan after suffering a 16-run defeat in the series opener on Thursday.

Cricket Ireland launches ‘Cricket Connects’

January 22nd 2021 | International

Cricket Ireland, in partnership with Cork Sports Partnership, has launched a new participation initiative, 'Cricket Connects' - a programme engaging with people and groups not currently accessing cricketing opportunities to expand playing, volunteering and coaching of cricket.

Tucker and McBrine lament loss, but pleased with personal achievements

January 22nd 2021 | International

ABU DHABI – While the Ireland Men’s team came up 16 runs short in the first World Cup Super League series match against Afghanistan yesterday, two Irish cricketers achieved personal milestones during the game – Lorcan Tucker and Andy McBrine.