Curran, Leach move up after one-off Test
Jul 27, 2019, at 03:48 pm
London, July 27 (IBNS): England players Sam Curran and Jack Leach have made significant gains in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after a 143-run victory over Ireland in their one-off Test at Lord’s even as they prepare to host Australia for the Ashes series starting on Thursday.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulates Afghanistan over Test match victory against Ireland
Mar 19, 2019, at 04:30 pm
Islamabad, Mar 19 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday congratulated Afghanistan cricket team for registering their first Test victory.
Afghanistan-Ireland only Test trophy unveiled
Mar 13, 2019, at 04:34 pm
Kabul/Dehradun, Mar 13 (IBNS): The trophy for the one-off Islamic Bank of Afghanistan Test match was unveiled at Dehradun on Wednesday.
Important ranking points up for grabs in Ireland-Afghanistan ODI series
Aug 26, 2018, at 05:45 pm
Dubai, Aug 26 (IBNS): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan will be hoping to make a move towards the top of the bowlers’ list in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings as his side prepares for a three-match ODI series against Ireland in Belfast from Monday.
India destroys Ireland in 2nd T20 I, register 143 runs victory
Jun 30, 2018, at 08:43 am
Dublin, June 30 (IBNS): India defeated Ireland by a massive 143 runs in the second T20 International match of the series to commence their English tour with a strong impact on Friday.
Virat Kohli, men explore Dublin after victory against Ireland in first T20 match
Jun 29, 2018, at 06:04 pm
Dublin, June 29 (IBNS): Cherishing their first match victory against Ireland, Indian skipper Virat Kohli went for a tour of Dublin city with few of his team members.
BCCI announces India's squads for Afghanistan, Ireland, England series
May 09, 2018, at 12:07 am
Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): Indian selectors on Tuesday named the squads for the upcoming series against Afghanistan, England and Ireland.
India retain top Test spot, increase lead
May 01, 2018, at 05:53 pm
Dubai, May 1 (IBNS): India have consolidated their position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings following the annual update in which series results from 2014-15 are removed and outcomes from the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons are weighted at 50 per cent, an official release stated.
Ton-up Balbirinie keeps Ireland in hunt for a place in WC
Mar 19, 2018, at 03:16 am
Dubai, Mar 18 (IBNS): Andrew Balbirnie stroked a career-best century and also became the seventh Ireland batsman to complete 1,000 ODI runs as the 2009 champions defeated traditional rivals and reigning champions Scotland by 25 runs in a crucial Super Six fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.
Unbeaten Windies and Zimbabwe join Scotland in the Super Six
Mar 11, 2018, at 03:53 pm
Harare, Mar 11 (IBNS): An eye-catching maiden century by Rovman Powell steered the Windies into the Super Six of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 with a convincing 52 runs victory over Ireland in a Group A match, while Zimbabwe also maintained their unbeaten run in Group B and progressed to the next stage with an 89 runs victory over Hong Kong on Saturday.
India to tour Ireland for T20Is this year before England tour
Jan 10, 2018, at 09:53 pm
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket team will travel to Ireland to play two T20 International matches before their England tour in July, the BCCI confirmed on Wednesday.
Graham Ford appointed as Ireland team's coach
Sep 10, 2017, at 12:59 am
Dublin, Sept 9 (IBNS): South African Graham Ford has been appointed as the new coach of Ireland cricket team.
Aug 04, 2017, at 10:55 pm
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): In their quest for the title for the third time, two time champions ATK announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David “Robbie†Keane for the upcoming season of Indian Super League.
Pakistan, Sri Lanka look set to qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2017
Feb 18, 2017, at 11:51 pm
Dubai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pakistan and Sri Lanka look set to make it to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 as they take on India and Bangladesh respectively, in the last round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Sunday, an official release stated.
Bangladesh,Ireland,Pakistan, SL join India, SA in Super 6 of ICC Women WC Qualifier
Feb 14, 2017, at 01:59 am
Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): All six sides with One-Day International status at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 have retained their grade for the next four-year cycle by qualifying for the Super Six stage here on Monday.
Feb 11, 2017, at 01:51 am
Colombo, Feb 1 (IBNS): India scored a comprehensive 125 runs victory over Ireland for a third consecutive win in Group A to ensure a place in the Super Six stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 while Pakistan and Bangladesh moved closer to qualifying with their second wins in Group B on Friday.
Ireland at full strength for crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash
Jan 31, 2017, at 05:18 pm
Dubai, Jan 31 (IBNS): Table toppers Ireland will be at full strength for their crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup clash with second placed Afghanistan in Greater Noida at the end of March, an official release stated.
Ireland looks to regain top spot in ICC Intercontinental Cup
Aug 29, 2016, at 09:15 pm
Dubai, Aug 29 (IBNS): Ireland captain William Porterfield says he wants his team to finish on top of the table in the ICC Intercontinental Cup as his side gears up for the match against Hong Kong in Belfast from Aug 30 to Sept 2.
Dockrell returns to Ireland squad
Aug 22, 2016, at 06:44 pm
Dubai, Aug 22 (IBNS): George Dockrell returned to the Ireland squad for the upcoming ICC InterContinental Cup clash against Hong Kong, and also for the one-day internationals in South Africa next month, an official release confirmed.
Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan
Jul 21, 2016, at 06:20 pm
Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.
Griezmann helps France fight back to oust Ireland
Jun 27, 2016, at 04:20 pm
Lyon, Jun 27 (IBNS): Two goals in four minutes from Antoine Griezmann kept alive France's UEFA EURO 2016 hopes and finally ended the resistance of a dogged Republic of Ireland in Lyon.
Belgium find best form to beat Ireland
Jun 19, 2016, at 05:14 am
Bordeaux, June 18 (IBNS) Two second-half Romelu Lukaku goals capped a dominant Belgium display as they hit form to beat the Republic of Ireland in UEFA EURO 2016 Group E.
WC: Dhawan hits century to beat Ireland, register fifth straight win
Mar 10, 2015, at 07:16 pm
Hamilton, Mar 10 (IBNS): Shikhar Dhawan hit his second century in the World Cup as India defeated Ireland by eight wickets to register their fifth straight win in the 50-over mega event here on Tuesday.
Ireland stun two-time champs WI
Feb 16, 2015, at 06:36 pm
Nelson , Feb 16 (IBNS): 2015 World Cup witnessed the biggest upset so far, with non-Test playing nation Ireland beating two- time champions West Indies by four wickets here on Monday.
Ireland, Scotland commence tours down under
Sep 28, 2014, at 11:32 pm
Dubai, Sept 28 (IBNS): Ireland and Scotland have touched down in Australia for a five-week tour that will see them gain vital match experience across Australia and New Zealand as they count down to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be played between 14 February and 29 March.
Ireland, Scotland lock horns with eye on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Sep 07, 2014, at 06:42 pm
Dubai, Sept 7 (IBNS): The most prestigious prize in world cricket, the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy, will round out its memorable tour of Europe by presiding over the second match of the three-match ODI series between regional rivals Ireland and Scotland which begins on Sept 8, their last ODI series before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.