Younis: Beating Irish would be tribute to Woolmer Pakistan's senior batsman Younis Khan wants to put on a big performance to beat Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday as a tribute to the national team's late coach Bob Woolmer. Cricket • 11 Mar 15
Younis: Beating Irish would be tribute to Woolmer Pakistan's senior batsman Younis Khan wants to put on a big performance to beat Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday as a tribute to the national team's late coach Bob Woolmer. Cricket • 11 Mar 15
Scottish bowler sent home from World Cup Scotland bowler Majid Haq has been sent home from the World Cup after breaching the team's internal code of conduct, Cricket Scotland have announced. Cricket • 11 Mar 15
Scottish bowler sent home from World Cup Scotland bowler Majid Haq has been sent home from the World Cup after breaching the team's internal code of conduct, Cricket Scotland have announced. Cricket • 11 Mar 15
Ireland focus on positives despite heavy loss Ireland captain William Porterfield drew consolation from posting the highest total against defending champions India in the cricket World Cup so far despite a crushing defeat today. Cricket • 10 Mar 15
Ireland focus on positives despite heavy loss Ireland captain William Porterfield drew consolation from posting the highest total against defending champions India in the cricket World Cup so far despite a crushing defeat today. Cricket • 10 Mar 15
O'Brien: India clash can showcase Irish cricket Ireland batsman Niall O'Brien believes the World Cup clash with India will be an opportunity for the side to showcase their ability to a huge audience. Cricket • 09 Mar 15
O'Brien: India clash can showcase Irish cricket Ireland batsman Niall O'Brien believes the World Cup clash with India will be an opportunity for the side to showcase their ability to a huge audience. Cricket • 09 Mar 15
Tight turnaround as Irish eye last-eight berth Ireland go into the game against India knowing a quarter-final spot is tantalisingly close, writes John Kenny. Cricket • 09 Mar 15
Tight turnaround as Irish eye last-eight berth Ireland go into the game against India knowing a quarter-final spot is tantalisingly close, writes John Kenny. Cricket • 09 Mar 15
Phil Simmons: Ireland have 'hearts of steel' Ireland coach Phil Simmons admitted to a few nerves as his side scraped home against Zimbabwe but praised his players' 'hearts of steel' in securing their crucial World Cup Group B win. Cricket • 07 Mar 15
Phil Simmons: Ireland have 'hearts of steel' Ireland coach Phil Simmons admitted to a few nerves as his side scraped home against Zimbabwe but praised his players' 'hearts of steel' in securing their crucial World Cup Group B win. Cricket • 07 Mar 15
Joyce hits century as Ireland edge past Zimbabwe Ed Joyce hit 112 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by five runs after Alex Cusack grabbed two final-over wickets to bowl out Zimbabwe for 326, following Ireland’s innings of 331-8 in their World Cup Group B clash in Hobart. Cricket • 10 Mar 15
Joyce hits century as Ireland edge past Zimbabwe Ed Joyce hit 112 as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by five runs after Alex Cusack grabbed two final-over wickets to bowl out Zimbabwe for 326, following Ireland’s innings of 331-8 in their World Cup Group B clash in Hobart. Cricket • 10 Mar 15
India cruise past West Indies into knockout stages Defending champions India sealed their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a nervy run chase against West Indies in Perth. Cricket • 06 Mar 15
India cruise past West Indies into knockout stages Defending champions India sealed their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a nervy run chase against West Indies in Perth. Cricket • 06 Mar 15
Ireland ready for Zimbabwe showdown The Irish squad have been put through their paces at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Tasmania as they prepared for their fourth and possibly decisive World Cup pool B game against Zimbabwe. Cricket • 06 Mar 15
Ireland ready for Zimbabwe showdown The Irish squad have been put through their paces at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Tasmania as they prepared for their fourth and possibly decisive World Cup pool B game against Zimbabwe. Cricket • 06 Mar 15
Bangladesh fight back to beat Scotland Bangladesh bolstered their chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup with a six-wicket victory against Scotland in Nelson. Cricket • 05 Mar 15
Bangladesh fight back to beat Scotland Bangladesh bolstered their chances of reaching the quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup with a six-wicket victory against Scotland in Nelson. Cricket • 05 Mar 15
Niall O’Brien: Zimbabwe game ‘huge’ for Ireland A win against Zimbabwe would put Ireland back in a good position to take a quarter-final spot at the Cricket World Cup, according to Niall O’Brien, who described the game as “huge”. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Niall O’Brien: Zimbabwe game ‘huge’ for Ireland A win against Zimbabwe would put Ireland back in a good position to take a quarter-final spot at the Cricket World Cup, according to Niall O’Brien, who described the game as “huge”. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Column: Zimbabwe game crucial to World Cup hopes And so to Hobart as we move from sleepy Canberra for Ireland’s fourth game in this year’s world cup to see Phil Simmons side take on Zimbabwe, a now crucial game in their attempts to make the quarter finals. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Column: Zimbabwe game crucial to World Cup hopes And so to Hobart as we move from sleepy Canberra for Ireland’s fourth game in this year’s world cup to see Phil Simmons side take on Zimbabwe, a now crucial game in their attempts to make the quarter finals. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Zimbabwean captain ruled out of Ireland clash Zimbabwe have suffered a huge blow ahead of Saturday's Cricket World Cup clash against Ireland, with captain Elton Chigumbura ruled out due to injury. Cricket • 03 Mar 15
Zimbabwean captain ruled out of Ireland clash Zimbabwe have suffered a huge blow ahead of Saturday's Cricket World Cup clash against Ireland, with captain Elton Chigumbura ruled out due to injury. Cricket • 03 Mar 15
Porterfield takes the positives from defeat Captain William Porterfield has said Ireland failed to build a platform from which to chase South Africa’s total in their Cricket World Cup loss, but insisted there were positives to be taken from the game. Cricket • 03 Mar 15
Porterfield takes the positives from defeat Captain William Porterfield has said Ireland failed to build a platform from which to chase South Africa’s total in their Cricket World Cup loss, but insisted there were positives to be taken from the game. Cricket • 03 Mar 15
Porterfield: Ireland must play ‘smart’ against SA Captain William Porterfield has said Ireland must play “smart cricket” if they are to compete against South Africa. Cricket • 02 Mar 15
Porterfield: Ireland must play ‘smart’ against SA Captain William Porterfield has said Ireland must play “smart cricket” if they are to compete against South Africa. Cricket • 02 Mar 15
Column: South Africa to be Ireland's toughest test Having won matches against the West Indies and the UAE in the space of 15 days, the games now come thick and fast for Ireland, writes John Kenny. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Column: South Africa to be Ireland's toughest test Having won matches against the West Indies and the UAE in the space of 15 days, the games now come thick and fast for Ireland, writes John Kenny. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
De Villiers shines as South Africa thump Windies AB de Villiers scored a magnificent unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls to lead South Africa to a record 257-run victory over West Indies in the World Cup. Cricket • 27 Feb 15
De Villiers shines as South Africa thump Windies AB de Villiers scored a magnificent unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls to lead South Africa to a record 257-run victory over West Indies in the World Cup. Cricket • 27 Feb 15
Ireland claim dramatic win over UAE at World Cup Kevin O’Brien and Gary Wilson helped Ireland secure a dramatic two-wicket victory over UAE at the Cricket World Cup this morning in Brisbane. Cricket • 25 Feb 15
Ireland claim dramatic win over UAE at World Cup Kevin O’Brien and Gary Wilson helped Ireland secure a dramatic two-wicket victory over UAE at the Cricket World Cup this morning in Brisbane. Cricket • 25 Feb 15
Ireland gearing up for UAE at Cricket World Cup John Kenny with the latest news from the Irish camp as they prepare for their second match in the Cricket World Cup against the UAE Cricket • 24 Feb 15
Ireland gearing up for UAE at Cricket World Cup John Kenny with the latest news from the Irish camp as they prepare for their second match in the Cricket World Cup against the UAE Cricket • 24 Feb 15
Dockrell hails Irish spirit ahead of Gabba clash George Dockrell believes that the attitude of the Ireland squad is the best he has ever seen and is confident that they will account for the UAE in Wednesday’s Cricket World Cup clash at the Gabba. Cricket • 24 Feb 15
Dockrell hails Irish spirit ahead of Gabba clash George Dockrell believes that the attitude of the Ireland squad is the best he has ever seen and is confident that they will account for the UAE in Wednesday’s Cricket World Cup clash at the Gabba. Cricket • 24 Feb 15
William Porterfield: Nine-day break is a benefit Ireland captain William Porterfield believes the long gap since win over the West Indies will not hinder the squad as they prepare to face the UAE in their second World Cup match Cricket • 23 Feb 15
William Porterfield: Nine-day break is a benefit Ireland captain William Porterfield believes the long gap since win over the West Indies will not hinder the squad as they prepare to face the UAE in their second World Cup match Cricket • 23 Feb 15
Moeen Ali's ton gets England off the mark Moeen Ali's second one-day international century helped England get off the mark at the World Cup with a comfortable 119-run win over Scotland in Christchurch. Cricket • 23 Feb 15
Moeen Ali's ton gets England off the mark Moeen Ali's second one-day international century helped England get off the mark at the World Cup with a comfortable 119-run win over Scotland in Christchurch. Cricket • 23 Feb 15
India lay down marker in win over South Africa India announced themselves as genuine contenders to defend their World Cup title on Sunday by humbling South Africa's vaunted pace attack before bowling out the Proteas for an emphatic 130-run victory Cricket • 22 Feb 15
India lay down marker in win over South Africa India announced themselves as genuine contenders to defend their World Cup title on Sunday by humbling South Africa's vaunted pace attack before bowling out the Proteas for an emphatic 130-run victory Cricket • 22 Feb 15
Australia v Bangladesh rained off Michael Clarke's much-anticipated Australia return was put on hold by torrential rain as his side's World Cup clash against Bangladesh was abandoned with a ball being bowled in Brisbane. Cricket • 21 Feb 15
Australia v Bangladesh rained off Michael Clarke's much-anticipated Australia return was put on hold by torrential rain as his side's World Cup clash against Bangladesh was abandoned with a ball being bowled in Brisbane. Cricket • 21 Feb 15
West Indies batter Pakistan to get off the mark The West Indies answered their critics as they battered Pakistan on both sides of the ball to get their World Cup campaign up and running with a 150-run victory in Christchurch. Cricket • 21 Feb 15
West Indies batter Pakistan to get off the mark The West Indies answered their critics as they battered Pakistan on both sides of the ball to get their World Cup campaign up and running with a 150-run victory in Christchurch. Cricket • 21 Feb 15
