Ed Joyce

Ireland vs Pakistan: Kevin O’Brien's momentous ton keeps visitors' hope of an unlikely historic win alive

Kevin O’Brien was not to be defeated, eventually he pierced the off side field and with a roar became Ireland’s first ever Test match centurion.

Highlights, Ireland vs Pakistan, one-off Test, Day 4 at Dublin, Full Cricket Score: Kevin O'Brien slams maiden ton as hosts lead by 139

Catch all the live scores and updates from Ireland's historic first Test match against Pakistan at Dublin.

Ireland vs Pakistan: Hosts endure harsh realities of Test cricket after visitors' bowlers run riot on Day 3

If the last session on Saturday hinted at it, then Ireland’s second day of Test cricket confirmed it, the honeymoon is well and truly over.

Ireland vs Pakistan: Hosts off to strong start in 2nd innings after being made to follow-on on Day 3

Ireland were 64 without loss in their second innings, a deficit of 116 runs, at stumps on the third day of their inaugural Test after being made to follow-on by Pakistan at Malahide on Sunday.

Ireland vs Pakistan: Rain plays spoilsport as first day's play of historic Test washed out

If conditions in Malahide remain cold and overcast they could yet favour Ireland, although neither side will relish batting first under cloudy skies.

Former England players Boyd Rankin, Ed Joyce named in William Porterfield-led Ireland squad for inaugural Test against Pakistan

Ireland will again be led by experienced captain William Porterfield for what will be their first taste of the five-day format since being elevated to Test status.

Ireland Tri-Series: Bangladesh bowlers' performance delights captain Mashrafe Mortaza

"We didn't take early wickets in the last match but this time the bowlers did a really good job and that's something we are looking for all the time," said Mortaza.

Ireland Tri-Series: Soumya Sarkar, Mustafizur Rahman help Bangladesh thrash hosts

A dashing unbeaten 87 by Soumya Sarkar inspired Bangladesh to an eight-wicket victory over hosts Ireland in the fourth match of the Tri-Series with almost 23 overs to spare on Friday

From Hassan's cartwheel to Wahab's kiss to Watson: Magic moments of World Cup 2015

Here are the Magic moments in the 2015 Cricket World Cup which concluded on Sunday:

ICC cagey about World Cup expansion but keen to crack US frontier

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson has warned of the dangers of the game "spreading itself too thin" but said officials were still keen for the sport to fully establish itself in the United States.