THE inaugural Lanka (T20) Premier League gets under way on Thursday and with uncertainty over Ireland’s playing schedule in the next few weeks, Paul Stirling has been given clearance by Cricket Ireland to take part in the tournament.

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.

Afghanistan has confirmed they will be playing Ireland in a three-match ODI series in January.

Chaos in Afghanistan, the latest coaching appointment, heading to South Africa, North West may lose its coaching centre and the remarkable Lexie Miller leaves us.

IRELAND will have an Assistant Head Coach when they finally return to action after Stuart Barnes was yesterday confirmed as the successor to Rob Cassell.

Stuart Barnes has been appointed Ireland Assistant Head Coach and National Bowling Lead.

Cricket Ireland's financial position has strengthened considerably by not playing cricket; the frustration of organising matches that don't actually happen.

THREE weeks before the Ireland squad are due to leave for the UAE, their series with Scotland and the hosts remains unconfirmed.

The tale of the angry hacker, will Ireland's women see Spain, an update on development in Connacht and possible changes in the North West.

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 Euro T20 Slam, the Art of Spin, Women's contracts and the problems of the Warriors.

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.

20 years of involvement with this website, the new Irish men's contracts, Jim Bennett, and managing youth teams.

Cricket Ireland has announced seven part-time retainer contracts for the Women’s senior international squad have been offered for 2021, with 12 non-retainer contracts also announced.

Cricket Ireland’s succession planning will continue apace next year with the names of the 18 full-time contracts awarded for next year - and the emphasis is on pace bowling.

NARASIMHA Rao, more commonly known as Bobjee Sir, Bobby or even Jimmy, has been a Northern Ireland resident for more than 30 years, but in his native Hyderabad he has a stand in the Rajiv Ghandi International Stadium named after him and remains a cricketing legend.

The 19 year-old off-spinning all-rounder signed a ‘Rookie-Deal’ with the club he first played for as a 12 year-old thanks to a recommendation by Ed Joyce.

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.

There's a new book on Irish cricket hitting the bookshelves this month with author Roy France publishing 'An Ulsterman in the West Indies'.

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.

Pembroke all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been offered a part-time deal with Ireland Women.

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.