Ireland Wolves slumped to an innings defeat just before tea on the third day of their clash in Chattogram against the young Bangladesh Emerging XI.

Ireland Wolves skipper Harry Tector accepts that they need to bat for a long period if they want to make a comeback against the hosts in the four-day game in Chattogram on a tough day for his side.

PAUL Stirling was last night named the International Player of the Decade at the annual Cricket Ireland Awards, held virtually because of the pandemic.

IT was a tough first day for Ireland Wolves on their tour of Bangladesh yesterday, not helped by some ‘home’ umpiring.

Tanvir’s maiden five-wicket haul in a first-class match put Bangladesh Emerging team in a commendable position against Ireland Wolves on the opening day of the lone four-day match in Chattogram on Friday.

It was a day to forget for Ireland Wolves who face an uphill battle after being dismissed by the hosts for 151 on the opening day in Chattogram.

The Netherlands have announced that their A team will be visiting Ireland in May for three 50-over games.

Paul Stirling looks favourite for the Ireland International Player of the Year award at Friday's event.

Ireland will choose their Player of the Decade at their awards ceremony next Friday, with shortlists of five being drawn up for both the men and women.

Paul Stirling this weekend becomes the first Irish cricketer to play an elite-level game in Pakistan for almost 100 years.

Ruhan Pretorius has replaced George Dockrell in the Ireland Wolves squad for its tour to Bangladesh.

George Dockrell has withdrawn from the Ireland Wolves tour which is due to fly to Bangladesh tomorrow.

Ireland's long wait to play their next Test match is set to end next December.

CricketEurope takes a look back at what was a year quite unlike any other, and makes some awards.

Sri Lanka media are reporting that Ireland will be playing a Test match in the country next year.

IT SAYS much for the dreadful times we are living through that 16 Ireland players have had to go to Abu Dhabi to meet up for the first time in almost five months.

Light at the end of the tunnel, CI Board meeting, interpros, professionals, and an unbeaten century.

Ireland hope to host South Africa, Pakistan and Zimbabwe on home soil in 2021.

The UAE have confirmed the dates for their four one-day internationals against Ireland in Abu Dhabi next month.

Deutrom is upbeat, more on the future of the interpros, Lance Gibbs remembers a North West legend, and a royal engagement for Irish Cricket.

Ireland have suspended training sessions in Dublin after a positive Covid-19 result for one of the women's squad.

Defending champions Scotland host the six team European U19 Men's Qualifiers next summer.

Nick Larkin is now an established First Class cricketer and was a star performer in the Melbourne Stars side that reached last season’s Big Bash final, but he still looks back on two years spent with North Down as the platform that set him up for success.

The European qualifier will be held 26-30 August and Ireland will compete with Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, France and Turkey to earn a qualifying spot in the Global Qualifier to be held in 2022.

Cricket Ireland have named 13 women players who will be included in their Academy intake in 2021.

Five months after their last match, Ireland have announced a return to action in January with a month long tour to Abu Dhabi, which will conclude with three World Cup Super League games against Afghanistan.

More cancellations, Open for Business, Santa's shopping list, and a Family Affair.

Possible changes to the interpros, working with a Pulitzer Prize winner, no teas in Sussex, and a lack of ice.

It's been a pretty boring last few days for Paul Stirling. The Ireland vice-captain is currently quarantining after arriving in Sri Lanka in the early hours of last Wednesday for the inaugural Lanka (T20) Premier League as Ireland await news of their next series.

A last minute cry off by Scotland, all change in the North West in 2021, starting up with DLS, and the sad passing of of one of our most devoted fans.

Ireland Women's five-match series in La Manga has been cancelled after a last minute change of heart by Scotland.

A fundraising campaign has been launched for former international Andrew Patterson who is set to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair after suffering a rare hereditary disorder.

THE Ireland Women’s squad will be the first team back into action next month when they play a five-match series against Scotland in La Manga.

Ireland Women have named a squad of 15 to play Scotland in a five-match series in Spain next month.

Amy Hunter, who only turned 15 last week, can make it a double celebration after being awarded a non-retainer part-time contract by Cricket Ireland.

PAUL Stirling will resume his T20 globe-trotting next month after being drafted by the Dambulla Hawks for the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League.

Paul Stirling has been selected to play in the Sri Lankan T20 competition.

LEINSTER Lightning captain George Dockrell finally got his hands on the two inter-provincial trophies which have been up for grabs in this truncated, unique season last night after completing a clean sweep of victories in the 50-over competition for the first time since 2014.

Half centuries from Rebecca Stokell and Rachel Delaney, plus an unbeaten 48 from skipper Laura Delany saw the Typhoons beat the Scorchers to seal their first Super Series title at Malahide.

Jared Wilson has been called into the Warriors squad as a late replacement for Boyd Rankin as the NW side face champions Leinster Lightning in the final match of the interprovincial season.

The Interprovincial series ended in familiar fashion at Malahide on Monday evening as Leinster Lightning completed what in fairness was a less than convincing 3-wicket win over the North West Warriors.

NORTH West Warriors’ hopes of causing an upset in the final inter-provincial Cup game against champions Leinster Lightning at Malahide were dealt a blow when Boyd Rankin ruled himself out with flu symptoms.

LEINSTER LIGHTNING overcame the MTB Northern Knights at Malahide to win their seventh interpro game of the late-starting season.

WHILE David Delany was bowling at his hostile best, Northern Knights scented victory and if Tyrone Kane had been caught when he had scored just a single, Leinster Lightning would have been three wickets from defeat.

Orla Prendergast took four early wickets as the Scorchers were dismissed for just 63 in the seventh match of their Super Series at Merrion.

Five wickets for Sophie MacMahon and Shauna Kavanagh's half century helped The Scorchers beat the Typhoons by 30 runs to take a 4-2 lead in the eight match series.

Amy Hunter's half century coupled with three wickets for Orla Prendergast helped the Typhoons to a comfortable 53-runs win at Anglesea Road.

Gaby Lewis starred with the bat as the Scorchers survived an incredible collapse to take a three-one lead against the Typhoons at Oak Hill.

Louise Little became just the third women to take five wickets in the Super Series but it wasn't enough to deny the Scorchers taking a 2-1 series lead in their ongoing 50-overs series.

Ireland Wolves finished their South African tour on a winning note as they chased down 277 to beat a Northern Titans Academy XI by four wickets.

Ireland Wolves slumped to a second successive seven-wicket loss in the space of two days as a horror batting display saw them make just 149 in Pretoria.

Runs for Harry Tector but he got no support as Namibia make it 2-0 and Women's squad named for Thailand quadrangular.

Ireland's Wolves hustled to defeat after batting failure.

Ireland Wolves were well beaten by Namibia in their first 50-over match, as The Eagles chased down 228 to win by seven wickets.

Ian Callender previews the series as Getkate hopes to make his mark.