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# cricket - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
That’s not cricket: ICC suspend accused umpires
A TV station alleged that the umpires agreed to give decisions on demand for money, with the ICC immediately announcing they had launched their own investigation.
# cricket - Sunday 7 October, 2012
Samuels steers West Indies to T20 title
West Indies prove too strong for the hosts Sri Lanka.
Wilson and Porterfield to cycle length of Ireland for charity
The pair set off from Cork this Tuesday, and will cycle all the way to Belfast by Saturday.
World Twenty 20 Final: Flamboyant Windies aim to blast past tricky Sri Lankans
While the tournament hosts have fought tenaciously to reach the final, the West Indies’ flair has certainly won over the neutrals.
# cricket - Wednesday 3 October, 2012
What’s a re-integration programme? Pietersen set for England return after ECB deal
England’s Kevin Pietersen has apologised to Andrew Strauss for sending provocative texts during the summer tests against South Africa.
Sri Lankan police arrest women found socialising in hotel room of West Indies cricket stars
The incident comes a week after man broke into the room of two Australian cricketers and offered them sex.
# cricket - Monday 24 September, 2012
# cricket - Sunday 23 September, 2012
O’Brien looks to make amends in T20 World Cup shootout
It will be winner takes all when Ireland take on the West Indies on Monday and Niall O’Brien is relishing the prospect.
# cricket - Friday 21 September, 2012
McCullum makes history on the double against Bangladesh
New Zealand batsman looks like setting the T20 Cricket World Cup on fire.
# cricket - Thursday 20 September, 2012
Australian great Hayden quits cricket
The veteran opener, who scored more than 8,500 Test runs, won’t play in Australia’s Big Bash League this season.
# cricket - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Report: Australia toy with Ireland in World Twenty20
“I can’t fault the lads because they tried their best,” skipper William Porterfield said afterwards.
# cricket - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Explainer: everything you need to know about the World T20 cricket tournament
Worried that your limited knowledge of limited-overs cricket will be exposed? Here’s everything you need to know to get you through the next three weeks.
World T20: Sri Lanka ready as cricket swings into action
Hosts Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe as the World T20 tournament gets underway in Hambantota this afternoon.
# cricket - Monday 17 September, 2012
Stirling, O’Brien star as Ireland grind out win
Ireland held firm at the death to beat Bangladesh by five runs in their final World T20 warm-up match.
# cricket - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Dockrell scoops ICC Associate and Affiliate Cricketer of the Year
The 20-year-old Irish spinner edged out a number of his team-mates to win the prize.
# cricket - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Irish consistency can go a long way, says Porterfield
Ireland’s cricketers are confident that they can beat anyone when the World T20 begins in Sri Lanka next week.
# cricket - Monday 10 September, 2012
Joyce and Cusack star as Ireland defeat Sri Lanka ‘A’
The pair were in excellent form as Ireland won their latest warm-up ahead of next week’s ICC World Twenty20.
# cricket - Saturday 8 September, 2012
VIDEO: The best cricket catch you’ll see this year
Dan Christian, take a bow.
# cricket - Thursday 6 September, 2012
England legend Flintoff aims to become boxer
The former cricket player is being trained by former world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan.
# cricket - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
England captain Strauss retires from cricket
The 35-year-old has announced in a statement that he will step down with Alastair Cook taking over the role.
# cricket - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Warne: Pub grub the solution for England’s warring cricket stars
Kevin Pietersen was accused of sending derogatory text messages about captain Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower to the South Africa camp.
# cricket - Monday 20 August, 2012
Cricket: Proteas top rankings after Lord’s win
South Africa needed only a draw to replace England as the sport’s top team.
# cricket - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Ton up: Laxman brings career to an end
The veteran of 17 test centuries for India has stepped aside ‘to give youngsters a chance’.
Alice Cooper on cricket: I love the way you have midfielders stopping the four-pointers
The American rock legend proves that his comedy stint was not reserved solely for Waynes World.
# cricket - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to go head to head… on the cricket field?
The Sydney Sixers are looking to add some Jamaican gold to their line-up after the Melbourne Stars approached the 100m sprint champion
# cricket - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
England cricket star denies Twitter spoof involvement
The account mocked Kevin Pietersen who has been axed from the Test side after refusing to deny or apologise for text messages allegedly sent to South African players that criticised England players and management. Got all that?
# cricket - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Leinster rugby stars upset Ireland XI in charity cricket match
Is there anything these guys can’t do?
# cricket - Friday 27 July, 2012
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
With the Olympics underway, there really is no reason to leave your sofa. Except for bathroom visits. And eating. And getting direct sunlight. But that’s it.
# cricket - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Get outta here! Scott Styris scored a century off 37 balls for Sussex yesterday
We thought scoring 38 runs in a single over was impossible. We were wrong.
# cricket - Saturday 21 July, 2012
Twenty20: Porterfield laments narrow defeat
Despite a one run loss, the batsman vowed that Ireland would come out swinging this afternoon.
# cricket - Friday 20 July, 2012
Bangladesh pip Ireland in Twenty20 thriller
The Irish side were beaten, despite Trent Johnston hitting a six on the last ball.
# cricket - Thursday 19 July, 2012
YouTube Top 10: because Thomas Vermaelen can imitate a Shaolin Kung Fu warrior if he wants
N.B. The above reference is not a joke.
# cricket - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Sunny shines as Bangladesh thrash Ireland
The Irish team were beaten comprehensively in a Twenty20 international at Stormont this evening.
# cricket - Thursday 5 July, 2012
Ireland secure victory over Afghanistan following nervy start
Phil Simmons’ men’s World Cup qualifications hopes were given a significant boost following their win today.
Sweet! 18 pictures of sports stars and their cakes
You’re welcome.
# cricket - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Rained off: Ireland v Afghanistan stumped by the weather
Today’s one-day international in Clontarf has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
# cricket - Thursday 28 June, 2012
New ICC boss defends technology U-turn
There seems to be a consensus that the decision review system will work, except in India.
# cricket - Saturday 23 June, 2012
Rain cuts play short at Stormont
The one-day international between Ireland ans Australia has been abandoned due to poor weather conditions.
# cricket - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Stormont nears sell-out for Australia visit
Only a “few hundred” tickets remain for Saturday’s ODI between Ireland and Australia in Belfast.
# cricket - Monday 18 June, 2012
Shock as rising English cricket star Maynard dead at 23
Maynard was killed after being struck by a London Underground train in the early hours of this morning.



























































