Ireland

'We love Test cricket as a team': Ireland celebrate win against Zimbabwe

Spinner Matthew Humphreys starred again in Bulawayo on Monday, adding two wickets to four earlier in the innings as Ireland wrapped up a 63-run win over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test.

Apple forced to pay Ireland $14.4 bln: what happened?

Apple has recently come out on the losing end of a lengthy court battle with the European Union, leaving the tech giant obligated to pay Ireland 13 billion euros (about $14.4 billion) in back taxes. How did this happen? Let's break it down.

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

Four-wicket Ngarava puts Zimbabwe on top in Ireland Test

Richard Ngarava took four Ireland top-order wickets as Zimbabwe hit back in dramatic style to take charge of a one-off Test in Belfast on Saturday.

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian state

The three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that is likely to encourage others to follow suit.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group A preview

In Group A, a pair of neighbours – India and Pakistan along with the USA and Canada – will be joined by Ireland.

Ireland announce T20 World Cup squad

Paul Stirling will lead Ireland's 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA.

Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses.

Test match venue shifted for school sports competition

The venue for the eagerly anticipated Test match between Afghanistan and Ireland has been relocated to accommodate a local school sports competition in Abu Dhabi.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Liton falls for 70, Shanto brings up 50

Tamim Iqbal was the only wicket to fall, the Bangladesh skipper becoming a victim to Mark Adair’s direct throw on an ill-judged single.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Tamim completes 15,000 int'l runs before being run-out

Tamim Iqbal completed 15000 international runs before falling to a run-out.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Mustafizur out as Bangladesh sent to bat first

Tamim, who turns 34 today, will also look to personally recover from a lean patch of form.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

Miraz taken to hospital after being hit on an eye by a football

The good news is the CT scan done on Miraz revealed no cause for concern. However, he was taken to an ophthalmologist for extra precautions.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Ireland announce squads for Bangladesh tour 

Three squads were announced on Thursday naming Irish stars like Paul Sterling, Harry Tector, Josh Little, Andy Balbirnie, and Curtis Campher. 

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Disruptors Ireland dare to dream

Ireland's long journey to credibility in global cricket took a quantum leap forward with their stunning upset over England at the T20 World Cup and left Andy Balbirnie's men dreaming of bigger things on the world stage.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

‘It's amazing, kind of emotional’

England's hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals suffered a massive blow on Wednesday after the former champions suffered a shock loss to Ireland when rain forced an early finish to their match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

Ireland stun England for famous win

Minnows Ireland pulled off a huge upset Wednesday, stunning world number two England by five runs with a fine bowling display in a rain-affected match to throw the Twenty20 World Cup wide open.

October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

Mendis powers Sri Lanka to big win over Ireland

Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten half-century by Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket hammering of Ireland in their opening Super 12 match at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.

October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

Sri Lanka limit Ireland to 128-8

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana led Sri Lanka's attack with 2-19 as they restricted Ireland to 128-8 in their opening Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.