Jack Tector scored an unbeaten 69 as the Ireland Academy completed their tour with an emphatic 9-wicket win against Gloucestershire II.

West Indian born Jofra Archer is named in a 14-man squad for England's ODI against Ireland in Malahide next month.

Jarred Barnes' second five-wicket haul of the tour, plus an unbeaten 82 from Jack Tector ensured another win for Pete Johnston's Academy side.

The West Indies have named their squad for their tri-series against Ireland and Bangladesh, and there is huge disappointment for fans hoping to watch Universe Boss Chris Gayle.

Ireland Under 19s are busy putting together a programme of fixtures ahead of their World Cup Qualifying tournament in The Netherlands in July.

The Rush duo of Stephen Doheny and Neil Rock played starring roles as Ireland Academy recorded back-to-back wins against Gloucestershire Seconds and Bath in T20 contests.

Jarred Barnes five-wicket haul combined with Jack Tector's undefeated 94 helped Ireland Academy to an eight-wicket win against Bath in their tour opener.

Eglinton will host Zimbabwe against Ireland Wolves as the African side prepare for their series against Ireland in July.

Former Irish International Albert van der Merwe has been appointed to the newly created role as national Talent Pathway Manager and Coach.

Ireland has appointed four cricket umpires to full-time season contracts as part of its restructure of its Umpire Panels.

Ireland Head Coach Graham Ford has backed William Porterfield to remain as captain despite his recent poor form for Ireland.

Defending champion Ireland's European World Cup Qualifying fixtures have been confirmed.

And so we come to the last round of games of the Australian season, with a couple of games to report on, and a round-up of the biggest runs scorers and wicket takers.

5 players have been awarded Emerging Player contracts by Cricket Ireland

Karl McDermott will probably be the most nervous of all the Irish at Lord's when the first ball of the summer Test is bowled on July 24th.

Umpires do not have discretion - they must apply the Laws.

West Indies will visit Ireland to play 3 T20Is in May followed by Zimbabwe in July for both 50 over and T20 games.

Ireland's youngsters will be taking on five countries as they attempt to clinch another World Cup berth this summer.

Who were the winners and losers on the recent Wolves tour of Sri Lanka?

Cricket Ireland has announced the senior women international and Academy squads for 2019 - marking the start of a new era for the sport after what became a watershed year in 2018.

Carlton have signed Knights Franchise All-Rounder Corne Dry for their 2019 Eastern Premier Division campaign.

Poloc have signed South African all-rounder Chris Ngoepe as their overseas player for the 2019 campaign.

ODI status and a place in World Cup League 2 will be decided this month, as six teams compete in the last World Cricket League Division 2 in Namibia.

Following Nigeria’s success in claiming an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 spot, the battle for the four remaining places heads to the Asia Qualifier in Malaysia, with six teams vying for the top spot.

The Men’s T20 World Cup European Final, the U19 World Cup Europe Qualifier and Women’s Qualifier Europe will take place this summer.

Ferguslie have signed Zimbawean Nikosana Mpofu.

North County enjoyed a strong season in 2018, but they will be missing Malcolm Nofal who enjoyed such a prolific campaign.

Quite a few comings and goings at Newbuildings ahead of the new season including a change of overseas player--former Ballyspallen wicket-keeper/ batsman Darnell McCallum replacing Clinton Pienaar at the club.

MTB Solicitors will sponsor the NCU’s flagship provincial team - the Northern Knights - in all formats of the game as part of the new partnership.

It hasn't been the best of close seasons for Holywood with the departure of five high profile players which greatly weakens the playing squad and their promotion hopes for 2019.

After a troubled 2018, Phoenix have made major changes on and off the field and go into the new campaign with a renewed sense of vigour.

After a couple of seasons knocking on the door, it is a welcome return to the Premier Division for Ballyspallen.

It was a mixed campaign for Downpatrick in 2018, winning 10 and losing 8 of their league programme. They have a new captain at the helm as well as a new overseas player.

Never a club to rest on their laurels, Balbriggan have been working hard on and off the field, and look well placed not for just this season, but for many years to come.

While there may not be that much actual movement at Sandel Lodge this season, there is still some uncertainty surrounding the availability of some of Coleraine's big-game players for the upcoming summer.

Bangor showed signs of getting back to their true selves in 2018, and with a decent campaign under their belts could be one of the sides in the promotion frame in what is sure to be a highly competitive league.

Lightning Bolts will play three T20 contests against Denmark next month to help the European side prepare for their crucial European finals tournament in Guernsey in June.

With Albert van der Merwe set to leave Leinster Lightning for a new role at Cricket Ireland, who is in line to replace the former Irish international as Head Coach of the Dubliners?

The squads have been confirmed for the 2019 Super 3 season, with a number of new faces in the camps.

There will be no shortage of action for Munster Reds this summer with no fewer than nine T20 games lined up in three T20 interpro Festivals.

Three times winners and holders Donemana have been handed a home draw against Instonians in the 2019 Ulster Plate competition.

The draw has been made for the 2019 Munster Senior Cup.

The Under 19 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2019 will be hosted in Netherlands between 26 July and 1 August.

Jersey will play against five other teams in Guernsey between 15th and 20th June.

InfrasoftTech announce continued support for T20 Inter Insular Trophy to be held on 31 May and 1 June.

Will Perchard, Stan Norman & Charley Webster have joined the Hampshire Under 14 squad for 2019.

This month sees the launch of a new Girls Cricket Academy programme and the return of the Spring Term Cricket Courses, sponsored by Rathbones.