Cricket365 11 Feb 2015

World Cup team profile: Ireland

This will be Ireland's third World Cup, having appeared in the last two editions. Their debut in 2007 included upsetting Pakistan, having bowled them out for only 132, and also a hammering of Bangladesh.

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Cricket365 05 Feb 2015

Afghans, Ireland get 2019 World Cup promotion

The ICC announced on Wednesday that Afghanistan and Ireland will join the 10 Full Members in the rankings-based qualification system for the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019.

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Cricket365 20 Jan 2015

Middlesex paceman ruled out of World Cup

Ireland have been struck a blow in their bowling department, as paceman Tim Murtagh has been ruled out of the World Cup with a fractured foot, picked up in training in Dubai.

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Cricket365 06 Jan 2015

Ireland name 15-man squad for World Cup

There were no real surprises as Ireland named there final 15-man squad for the World Cup, which takes place in Australia and New Zealand, starting on the 14 February.

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Cricket365 13 Dec 2014

Ireland pick squad for UAE as WC prep hots up

Ireland have left out wicket-keeper batsman Andrew Poynter and fast-bowler Max Sorensen from their squad to go on tour to the UAE as they step up their preparations for the World Cup.

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Cricket365 28 Nov 2014

Kohli, Bell lead international tributes to Hughes

The outpouring of grief and shock over the death of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes spanned the globe, as cricketers from all the Test-playing nations took to the internet to send their condolences.

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Cricket365 29 Oct 2014

Ireland hit by double injury blow before Oz

Ireland will be without fast bowler Max Sorensen on their training tour to Australia at the end of the month, and batsman Paul Stirling is under a watchful eye as he has a back injury.

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Cricket365 29 Oct 2014

Simmons positive despite injury setbacks

Ireland coach Phil Simmons has refused to let some late injury setback dampen his mood ahead of the training tour to Australia, saying younger players will now get a chance to shine.

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Cricket365 02 Oct 2014

Cricket365’s Team of the Month – September

An old favourite returns in our hypothetical XI, which is captained by an Irish all-rounder, remains in awe of a South African batsman, can't hide from a West Indian stalwart, expects more from an Indian seamer - and finds time for a Champions League Twenty20 centurion.

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Cricket365 15 Sep 2014

Cusack in Ireland training squad, but no Joyce

Ireland have named a strong 18-man squad for a training tour to Australia next month, as they look to prepare for the World Cup in the Antipodes next year, with most of the usual suspects on the list.

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Cricket365 13 Sep 2014

Ireland all-rounder: I've had suicidal thoughts

Ireland all-rounder John Mooney has revealed details about his fight with depression, saying he had suicidal thoughts before seeking professional help, and that dealing with the disease was a constant battle for him.

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Cricket365 13 Sep 2014

MacLeod helps Scotland avoid Dublin whitewash

Scotland batsman Calum MacLeod was the driving force behind his side's eight-wicket win against Ireland in Dublin on Friday, scoring an unbeaten century to avoid a series whitewash.

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Cricket365 11 Sep 2014

Ireland secure series win in Dublin

Ireland secured a three-wicket win over Scotland in the second ODI in Dublin on Wednesday, thus winning the three-match series and on the brink of a whitewash.

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Cricket365 09 Sep 2014

Young five-for gives Ireland first blood

Fast bowler Craig Young's telling performance on debut led Ireland to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Scotland in Monday's first ODI at The Village in Malahide, Dublin.

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Cricket365 22 Aug 2014

Mooney returns to international cricket

Seamer John Mooney will return to international cricket next month, when Ireland and Scotland clash for three ODIs in Dublin.

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Cricket365 11 Jun 2014

Ireland tour to Pakistan put on hold

Pakistan will have to wait a while longer for international cricket's return to their grounds, after Cricket Ireland confirmed that their proposed limited-overs tour to the country in September has been put on hold.

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Cricket365 28 May 2014

Ireland ponder Rankin return

Chief executive Warren Deutrom has suggested fast bowler Boyd Rankin return to Cricket Ireland ahead of next year's World Cup in Australasia.

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Cricket365 12 May 2014

Ireland to play ODIs against Australia, England

Chief executive Warren Deutrom has cherished Monday's confirmation of Ireland's one-off ODIs against Australia and England next year.

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Cricket365 09 May 2014

ICC to review anti-corruption safeguards

Chief executive David Richardson has countered suggestion that the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption and security unit is proving ineffective.

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Cricket365 09 May 2014

Dublin washout upsets Simmons

Coach Phil Simmons emerged frustrated and outspoken, after Ireland's second ODI against Sri Lanka was washed out without a delivery bowled at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground in Dublin earlier this week.

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Cricket365 08 May 2014

Second ODI rained off in Dublin

Thursday's second One-Day International between Ireland and Sri Lanka was called off due to a wet outfield after several hours of persistent rain in Dublin.

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Cricket365 08 May 2014

Whatmore to help smaller sides prep for CWC

The ICC have appointed former Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore will help Afghanistan, Ireland, Scotland and UAE prepare for cricket's marquee 50-over event, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

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Cricket365 07 May 2014

Mathews praises 'scrappy' Clontarf effort

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was pleased with the way his side fought back against Ireland in the first ODI in Dublin on Tuesday, with their bowlers doing a top-notch job after the batsmen were below par.

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Cricket365 06 May 2014

Bowlers guide Sri Lanka to easy win

While the thermals remained very much a necessity in Dublin, Sri Lanka warmed to the task laudably to record a very comfortable 79-run victory over Ireland in the first One-Day International.

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Cricket365 06 May 2014

ODI series preview: Ireland v Sri Lanka

Five weeks on from experiencing vastly contrasting World Twenty20 campaigns, opportunity is very much the buzzword around Dublin this week as Ireland face Sri Lanka in two ODIs with plenty at stake for both sides.

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