News | Cricket Ireland

Paul Stirling granted NOC for Vitality Blast stint with Birmingham Bears

February 28th 2023 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today granted Paul Stirling a No Objection Certificate (NOC) that will allow him to return to play for the Birmingham Bears after agreeing a short-term Vitality Blast contract.

Clear Treasury announced as title sponsor of the 11th Irish Cricket Awards

February 28th 2023 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced Clear Treasury as the new title sponsor of the 11th annual Irish Cricket Awards, which will take place this Friday 3 March in Dublin.

Orla Prendergast recognised in Team of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup

February 27th 2023 | International, Women

DUBLIN – The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced their Most Valuable Team of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with Ireland’s 20-year old all-rounder Orla Prendergast named in the 12-player squad.

Josh Little injury update

February 24th 2023 | International

DUBLIN – Ireland’s Josh Little has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL) after he sustained a hamstring strain during his time playing in the recent SA20 franchise tournament.

Rain thwarts Irish ambition in run chase

February 21st 2023 | International, Women

PORT ELIZABETH - Ireland’s final match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 ended in a five-run defeat on the DLS method, a battling effort thwarted by rain.

Record-breaking knock from Prendergast not enough as Ireland suffers heartbreaking loss to Windies

February 17th 2023 | International, Women

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - A record-breaking batting innings, spearheaded by Orla Prendergast’s half-century, proved not quite enough for Ireland as West Indies captain Hayley Matthews guided her side home by six wickets in pursuit of 138.

England down battling Ireland despite Murray, Lewis fight

February 13th 2023 | International, Women

PAARL - A three-wicket haul to legspinner Cara Murray and a dominant 36 from opener Gaby Lewis weren’t enough for Ireland to stave off defeat to England in Ireland’s opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Squads named for men’s tour to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

February 8th 2023 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced five ‘squads’ that will play in multiple formats across Ireland Men’s back-to-back tours of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in March/April 2023.

Ireland claims dramatic win over world champs Australia in final warm-up match before T20 World Cup

February 8th 2023 | International

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Ireland Women completed a statement win in a thrilling match against Australia to complete their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up programme.

First round draws released for Irish Senior Cup and National Cup

February 8th 2023 | International, Other

DUBLIN – The first round fixtures in the men’s Irish Senior Cup and National Cup club cricket competitions for the 2023 season have been drawn and dates for the competitions confirmed.