News for 'Cricket Ireland'

Back from injury, Bumrah just wants to enjoy the game

Back from injury, Bumrah just wants to enjoy the game

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says he never tries to "over-teach" the younger lot and steps in to help only when asked to avoid burdening them with information.

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

Kaif advises Kohli to curb aggression vs Pakistan

Kaif advises Kohli to curb aggression vs Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Kaif urged Virat to go on with a striker rate of around 130, instead of 140-150 and wait for bad balls

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Major changes unlikely in Pakistan despite T20 WC flop

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India

India-Australia ODI series in Ireland

India-Australia ODI series in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The series will precede India's Test and one-day tour of England in July

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

Shamsi puts Ireland in a spin as SA win first Twenty20

Shamsi puts Ireland in a spin as SA win first Twenty20

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Seamer Mark Adair (3-39) was the pick of the home bowlers with his changes of pace, while off-spinner Simi Singh (2-19) again impressed with his accuracy and variations.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Associates rejoice as ICC recommends WC qualifiers

Associates rejoice as ICC recommends WC qualifiers

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The ICC Cricket Committee's recommendation to have qualifiers for the 2015 cricket World Cup has given fresh hope to the associate nations, who were fuming over the governing body's earlier decision to scale the event down to just 10 teams.

Why Rahul should be batting down the order

Why Rahul should be batting down the order

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

In the ongoing IPL, LSG suffered a 20-run defeat to RR in their opening game of this year's IPL. KL Rahul-led LSG is currently languishing in the tenth spot with no points and a net run rate of -1.000 after its loss in the previous game.

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Confident Ireland looking to pick points in every game

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"Personally I hate the term upsets from minnows or associates," Porterfield told reporters in Nelson. "I don't see it as an upset.

Ireland to host one-dayers against India, S Africa

Ireland to host one-dayers against India, S Africa

Rediff.com3 May 2007

They will face India on June 23 and South Africa the following day ahead of a three-match ODI series between the two test-playing nations in Belfast.

U-19 World Cup: India start campaign against Ireland

U-19 World Cup: India start campaign against Ireland

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A formidable India U-19 team coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid start as overwhelming favourites against minnows Ireland in their opening Group D league match of the ICC U-19 World Cup in Mirpur on Thursday. Being three-time champions, the tournament has always helped India unearth raw talent who have gone on to become big stars in the future. Whether it is Yuvraj Singh or India's current No. 1 batsman Virat Kohli, India have been lucky in terms of tapping quality talent from the tournament. It's no different this time round as the likes of Ishan Kishan, Risabh Pant, Avesh Khan would like to showcase their talent under the able guidance of Dravid, in an event which is widely televised.

No surprise if we beat West Indies, says Ireland captain

No surprise if we beat West Indies, says Ireland captain

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

With the West Indies in abysmal form in the wake of a crisis over player contracts, Ireland have a good chance to upset the Caribbeans in their World Cup opener on Monday, a result that would surprise no-one, according to their skipper.

Big-hitting Aaron Jones happy to take US over the line

Big-hitting Aaron Jones happy to take US over the line

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Aaron Jones was at a loss for words after starring in the USA's seven-wicket demolition of Canada in the T20 World Cup opener, in which the New Yorker introduced himself to cricket's elites with a 40-ball 94.

Oz media slam 'biased' ICC over Ireland exclusion

Oz media slam 'biased' ICC over Ireland exclusion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

It's not only Ireland fuming over ICC's decision to leave Associate members out of the World Cup competition in 2015 and 2019.

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 May 2024

They have been clubbed in Group B where they also face Australia, Namibia and Oman.

India fined for slow over-rate against Ireland

India fined for slow over-rate against Ireland

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Rahul Dravid's side was ruled to be one over short of its target at the scheduled finish of the Ireland innings, an International Cricket Council statement said.

Gill is top-ranked Indian ODI batter

Gill is top-ranked Indian ODI batter

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Despite missing the Ireland series, Suryakumar Yadav remains on the top spot in the T20I rankings for batters.

Inzamam blames Pakistan's selectors for WC T20 debacle

Inzamam blames Pakistan's selectors for WC T20 debacle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Legendary Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq ripped into the team's selection for the recent T20 World Cup, highlighting the lack of specialist middle-order batsmen as a key reason for their group stage exit.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

'Rohit, Virat deserve to retire when they want to'

'Rohit, Virat deserve to retire when they want to'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

As the next generation is eager to demonstrate their mettle on the international stage, there are polarising views linked with the presence of Kohli and Sharma in the T20 team.

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli joins Team India in New York

T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli joins Team India in New York

Rediff.com31 May 2024

India's premier batter Virat Kohli arrived in New York on Friday for the T20 World Cup, five days after his other team members but it is still not clear if he would be playing the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday.

How youngsters are taking charge, shaping India's wins

How youngsters are taking charge, shaping India's wins

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah lauded the supremely confident youngsters who contributed to the team's T20 series win in Ireland.

Big scores in knockouts will vindicate Kohli-Rohit selection: Manjrekar

Big scores in knockouts will vindicate Kohli-Rohit selection: Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Manjrekar, who has played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs, is one of the most respected cricket analysts and when asked about the legendary duo's future in T20Is post World Cup, he felt that it could be answered by the players themselves or the national chairman of selectors.

Borde manager for Ireland, England tours

Borde manager for Ireland, England tours

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The Board of Control of Cricket in India also appointed former India players Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh as bowling and fielding coaches respectively for the tours.

Hopes shines as rusty Australia see off Ireland

Hopes shines as rusty Australia see off Ireland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Australia survived a spirited Ireland run chase to secure an unconvincing 39-run victory in a one-day international on Thursday. The Irish were 80 without loss chasing Australia's total of 231 for nine, but James Hopes took five wickets to halt their momentum and the hosts subsided to 192 all out at the Clontarf Cricket Club. Medium-pacer Hopes completed figures of five for 14 off nine overs.

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.

'We wanted to win in 14 overs, but pitch made it difficult'

'We wanted to win in 14 overs, but pitch made it difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was relieved after the team's first victory in the T20 World Cup in New York on Tuesday, but lamented that they couldn't complete their chase of 107 in fewer overs because the pitch was difficult to bat on.

Broad pockets fifer as hosts take control at Lord's

Broad pockets fifer as hosts take control at Lord's

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Hosts England dominated the proceedings to take control at the end of Day 1 over visitors Ireland at Lord's.

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

How T20 Leagues Are Killing The Spirit Of Cricket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Just like it happens in football, where everybody from around the world wants to play in European leagues, every cricketer would dream to play in the Big Bash, IPL and The Hundred, explains Abhishek Singh.

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

Arshdeep credits Bumrah for taming the swing

Arshdeep credits Bumrah for taming the swing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Arshdeep said for a bowler like him, he would rather focus on his process rather than look at the scoreboard.

'Short break between IPL, T20 WC won't bother players'

'Short break between IPL, T20 WC won't bother players'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

WV Raman backed the selection of four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

Rohit Recharges Before USA Game

Rohit Recharges Before USA Game

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Rohit took a well-deserved break to recharge with his family.

Women's WC qualifying tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Women's WC qualifying tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The women's cricket World Cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe has been abandoned after the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa that prompted travel curbs, the sport's governing body (ICC) said on Saturday.

Alam: Pakistan need to stop Kohli, Bumrah

Alam: Pakistan need to stop Kohli, Bumrah

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Fawad Alam, a former Pakistan all-rounder, believes Babar Azam's team must neutralize Indian batting star Virat Kohli and pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah to win their crucial T20 World Cup match on Sunday

Ireland on brink of World Cup qualification

Ireland on brink of World Cup qualification

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

They are now on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup 2007.