Heavy rain led to the abandonment of the second one-day international in Sylhet last night and probably saved Ireland from a second heavy defeat by Bangladesh after the home side posted a whopping 349-6 from 50 overs.

It was another hard day in the field for Ireland but they live to fight another day after the second one-day international against Bangladesh in Sylhet was abandoned as a no result.

Graham Hume insists Ireland can bounce back from their opening game batting collapse to give themselves a chance of winning the one-day series  against Bangladesh in Sylhet.

Andy Balbirnie and his fellow batters have an early chance to avenge Saturday’s crushing 183-run defeat in Sylhet today when Ireland face Bangladesh in the second of a three-match one-day international series.

Ireland have opted to leave spin bowling coach Nathan Hauritz in Dublin for the first portion of their Asian tour.

At least Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for this year's World Cup will rely on English conditions because if they had to beat Bangladesh in their own back yard, they would be virtually nil.

Orla Prendergast has been named the Irish Times Sportswoman of the Month for February.

Cara Murray will move onto a Full Time Ireland contract after she completes her studies in July, joining eight other Women’s internationals, led by captain Laura Delany.

Cricket Ireland has announced a raft of Women's contracts for 2023, a mix of Full-time, Part-time and Match deals for 23 players.

Ireland captain Laura Delany is heading to Pakistan to play in three exhibition matches.

Gaby Lewis is the favourite after being shortlisted for the Super Series Player of the Year Award.

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The draw has been made for the tenth edition of the Irish National Cup, with plenty of exciting ties to look forward to.

The draw has been made for the first round of the Irish Senior Cup and as always has produced some mouth watering clashes.

Unbeaten CIYMS top the Table at the end of Day 2 of the European Cricket League T10 in Malaga.

It was a case of just what the Doc ordered as CIYMS won their opening game of the ECL T10 Champions Week against French champions Dreux.

CIYMS have made it to Finals week at the European T10 Championships.

CIYMS clinched a place in the Championship next week after their super Saturday continued with the demolition of Swedish side Ariana KIF in the group final.

All-rounder Ehtesham Ahmed is returning to play in Dublin with YMCA.

Former Irish international Andrew Poynter has been appointed Head Coach of Clontarf.

Young South African student Cameron Rowe is hoping to make a big impression in Leinster this summer.

It was a great night for Leinster as they dominated the Ireland awards, including the top four prizes on offer.

Robbie Millar's superb season in Australia continued as he helped his team to a cup final win over the weekend.

There was sad news on Thursday with the death of legendary Donemana wicket-keeper Ivor Dougherty.

St Johnston have announced the signing of Graeme McCarter from Brigade.

The Eglinton ground staff and Simon Galloway of Sion Mills were the award recipients from the North West region at the Cricket Ireland awards.

Ireland and O'Neills have ended their kit supply deal.

In news that won't come as a shock to anyone, the ill-fated Euroslam has once again fallen by the wayside.

Cavan Cricket Club are searching for a new ground ahead of the new season.

Paul Stirling will return to Birmingham Bears for up to four T20 Vitality Blast fixtures next season on a short-term deal.

Munster picked up two Cricket Ireland awards with Cork Harlequins winning the Club of the Year and Limerick's Declan Nearly winning Club Official of the Year.

Andy McBrine, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany and Graham Hume are the quartet named in the running for the Interpro Player of the Year.

Jeremy Bray has been named Munster Reds Head Coach, taking over at the helm from Ted Williamson.

THE death has taken place of former Munster and Waterford all-rounder Peter Thomas, aged 78. The ex-professional footballer died after a long illness.