Cricket Ireland

Cricket Ireland scraps home Test against Bangladesh due to financial constraints, to play T20 instead

Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland, said the board's financial health has not improved as much as it was expected to after becoming a full member of the ICC

William Porterfield steps down as Ireland captain, Andrew Balbirnie takes over

William Porterfield, who intends to keep playing international cricket, led the senior Irish side 253 times across all forms of the game since taking over from Johnston.

Missing out on 2019 World Cup still hurts, but we've moved on, says Cricket Ireland CEO

The Chief Executive of Cricket Ireland is hopeful that the ICC would take more countries on board for the 2023 World Cup, having restricted the 2019 edition to just 10 sides.

Afghanistan vs Ireland series to begin two day before scheduled start to avoid clash with IPL 2019 dates

The series begins on 21 February with 3 T20Is followed by 5 ODIs and then a solitary Test match which will be played from 15 to 19 March.

India vs Ireland: Virat Kohli and Co look to start UK tour on a high; hosts hope to pull off upset

It is not to say that there is no chance of an upset, but most of that equation will be dependent on India’s focus on sterner tests ahead.

Ireland batsman Ed Joyce announces retirement from all forms of game fortnight after playing maiden Test

Ed Joyce played a total of 78 one day internationals — 17 for his adopted country of England — and 18 Twenty 20 Internationals, two for England.

Ireland to host India for two T20 matches before Virat Kohli and co travel to England

India last toured Ireland in 2007, playing a one-day international in Belfast which they won by nine wickets.

Ireland pick Malahide to host their Test debut when Pakistan come calling in 2018

Ireland, who have been playing ODIs since 2006, were handed Test status in June, along with Afghanistan, and will make their debut in the five-day format in the 11-15 May, 2018 match.

John Bracewell to step down as Ireland's cricket coach in December, seeks new challenge

Ireland's cricket head coach John Bracewell set to leave his post after two-and-a-half years in December, after arriving at a "mutual decision" with the officials.

ICC to allocate special assistance fund to PCB in light of financial issues faced by the board

The ICC on Friday decided to allocate some special assistance fund to PCB considering the financial issues that the board is facing in absence of international cricket in the country.