Cricket Ireland have given out 33 full-time central contracts for the next 12 months, an increase from 28 last year.

John Mooney is the new fielding coach of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League after successful spells with Afghanistan and West Indies.

There were mixed fortunes for the 13 Irish internationals that put their names forward for The Hundred Draft last month.

No fewer than 13 Ireland internationals have registered an interest in being involved in this season's Hundred competition in England.

Ed Joyce has joined Gloucestershire as a batting consultant on a short-term deal.

While all eyes may have been on Ireland's opening clash with Sri Lanka in Colombo, two Irishmen were making a name for themselves on the world stage in India.

Three franchises have reportedly been sold for up to USD 15 million each which sounds an enormous sum until it’s realised that figure is spread over 10 years, with no allowance for inflation, and is half the valuation that was floated only last year.

ENGLAND’S Jacob Bethell equalled a rare feat this week, one he shares with Ireland’s Curtis Campher.