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Ireland will be back in action on Thursday

Stirling to captain Ireland in Balbirnie's absence

Paul Stirling will captain Ireland for Thursday's second One Day International (ODI) against the West Indies in Kingston.

Cricket • 11 Jan

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said the performance was 'not good enough'

Ireland suffer shock T20 defeat to USA

Ireland suffered a shock defeat to USA by 26 runs in an historic Twenty20 international meeting between the sides in Florida.

Cricket • 23 Dec 21

Graham Ford said the time is right to step away

Ford steps down as Ireland cricket coach

Graham Ford has stepped down as head coach of the Ireland men's cricket team after four years in charge.

Cricket • 17 Nov 21

Ireland hammer Papa New Guinea in T20 World Cup warm-up

Ireland continued their build-up to the T20 World Cup with a thumping eight-wicket win over Papua New Guinea on Tuesday.

Cricket • 12 Oct 21

Ireland took great heart from beating South Africa during the summer

Zimbabwe series key to fine-tune World Cup selection

Ireland's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup begin in earnest on Friday as they open their five-game series with Zimbabwe.

Cricket • 25 Aug 21

Ireland's Shane Getkate of Ireland walks during the T20 international match at Malahide Cricket Club

South Africa ease past Ireland in T20 opener

Ireland lost to South Africa by 33 runs in the first T20 international in Dublin.

Cricket • 19 Jul 21

Balbirnie: 'We haven't won a home ODI against a top eight team so that's another thing to tick off the list, but I think the guys are eager and hungry to win a series'

Balbirnie sets sights on historic ODI series victory

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie says he was delighted with the character shown in the historic ODI victory over South Africa and has sights set on ...

Cricket • 15 Jul 21

Balbirnie: 'The beauty of this World Cricket League is you get a lot of opportunities against the best in the world'

Balbirnie hoping to build World Cup momentum in Utrecht

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie is hoping Ireland can build momentum towards World Cup qualification when they begin their three-match ODI series against the Netherlands tomorrow ...

Cricket • 01 Jun 21

Gary Wilson:"Pulling on the shirt and playing for Ireland was the only thing I ever dreamed of growing up."

Ireland stalwart Gary Wilson announces retirement

Ireland stalwart Gary Wilson has announced his retirement from professional cricket, bringing to a close a 16-year international career.

Cricket • 19 Mar 21

The contract is set to last until the end of April

Balbirnie returns to Glamorgan on short contract

Andrew Balbirnie has joined Glamorgan on a short-term contract, having spent time with the club in the second half of 2020.

Cricket • 17 Mar 21

Andy McBrine was the pick of the Ireland bowlers, taking an impressive five for 29 (photo/Abu Dhabi Cricket)

Balbirnie rues missed opportunity in World Cup clash

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie was left pondering what might have been as his side were beaten by Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket • 21 Jan 21

Andrew Balbirnie in action against England earlier this month

Balbirnie joins Glamorgan for T20 tournament

Glamorgan have announced the signing of Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie for this summer's Vitality Blast.

Cricket • 21 Aug 20

Balbirnie felt attitude was key to the third test win

Balbirnie: Win over England 'huge' for World Cup dream

Ireland cricket captain Andrew Balbrinie reflects on the win over England last week and its importance for the team going forward.

Cricket • 13 Aug 20

Balbirnie celebrates reaching his century watched on by Paul Stirling

Balbirnie savours momentous win over England

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie savoured the momentous victory over England as 'one we'll remember forever' after overcoming the world champions in a nail-biting conclusion at ...

Cricket • 05 Aug 20

Kevin O'Brien walks off after being dismissed as Adil Rashid celebrates with Eoin Morgan during the Second One Day International between England and Ireland last week

Ireland with much to prove against 'biggest enemy'

Kevin O'Brien is aware Ireland must improve their top-order batting if they are to claim a consolation victory over their "biggest enemy" England in the ...

Cricket • 03 Aug 20

Paul Stirling (L) and Andrew Balbirnie will travel to Southampton

Balbirnie hoping 'fearless' young guns can hurt England

Andrew Balbirnie hopes Ireland's "fearless" younger players can seize the opportunity to shine against top opposition in the looming World Cup Super League One Day ...

Cricket • 16 Jul 20

Stirling ready to seize Ireland vice-captaincy role

Paul Stirling said he's desperate to back on the cricket pitch after being named Ireland's vice-captain.

Cricket • 19 Jun 20

Andrew Balbirnie already expressed his doubt on the feasibility of this World Cup

Cricket Australia cast doubt on Twenty20 World Cup

The Twenty20 World Cup may not go ahead as the leader of the game in host nation Australia revealed the schedule for October and November ...

Cricket • 29 May 20

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie has previously cast doubt on the T20 World Cup going ahead

ICC crushes talk of T20 World Cup being postponed

The International Cricket Council has rejected claims this year's T20 World Cup will be postponed, insisting a number of contingency plans are being considered.

Cricket • 27 May 20

Andrew Balbirnie: "The way this pandemic has panned out, a lot can happen in a couple of days, so we really don't know yet."

Ireland captain Balbirnie airs T20 World Cup fears

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie believes the logistical challenges posed by coronavirus means he is doubtful the Twenty20 World Cup will be able to proceed as ...

Cricket • 11 May 20

Andrew Balbirnie: 'We truly are lucky in what we do'

Andrew Balbirnie revels in 'chance to create history'

Ireland cricket captain Andrew Balbirnie says the achievement of beating the West Indies in their T20 opener is beginning to sink in and he hopes ...

Cricket • 16 Jan 20

Andrew Balbirnie (right) and Paul Stirling

Ireland captain Balbirnie hails Stirling display

Andrew Balbirnie praised Paul Stirling's batting performance as Ireland gained revenge for the one-day series whitewash by the West Indies with a thrilling victory in ...

Cricket • 16 Jan 20