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Trent Johnston to retire by end of 2013

Former Ireland skipper Trent Johnston has decided to retire from international and representative cricketer at the end of 2013 after the intercontinental Cup final in December.

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William Porterfield delighted after Ireland qualify for ICC World Cup 2015

Captain William Porterfield said he was delighted after Ireland qualified for the ICC World Cup 2015. Ireland became the first affiliate and associate side to qualify for the World Cup after its sixth round ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Championship match against Netherlands ended in a tie on Tuesday.

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Pakistan set to tour Ireland in May

Ireland will play two One-Day Internationals at home to Pakistan in May, Cricket Ireland said Monday.

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When Phil Simmons bowled one-day cricket’s most economical spell to outsmart Pakistan at Sydney

On December 17, 1992, Pakistan were bamboozled by one of the most remarkable spells by the West Indian all-rounder Phil Simmons. Sydney Cricket Ground played host to the most economical spell in One-Day International (ODI) history as West Indies comprehensively trumped Pakistan in a Benson and Hedges World Series encounter.

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Zimbabwe cricket coach Kevin Curran passes away

The cricket world was Wednesday mourning the loss of former Zimbabwe all-rounder and coach Kevin Curran, who has died aged 53.

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Brian Lara among 33 cricketers to be honoured by Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board

Batting legend Brian Lara was among 33 past and present national cricketers honoured by the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) at a special ceremony over the weekend.

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ICC T20 World Cup: Darren Sammy wants improved bowling performance against Ireland

West Indies captain Darren Sammy has conceded that his team must improve on bowling in the decisive ICC World Twenty20 Group B tournament match against Ireland on Monday.

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Craig McDermott appointed Ireland bowling coach

Ireland have pulled off a major coup with the signing of former Australia paceman Craig McDermott as their new bowling coach and consultant.

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Ireland all-rounder John Mooney ruled out of ICC World Twenty20 Championship

All-rounder John Mooney has been ruled out of Ireland's squad for next month's World Twenty20 due to a fractured finger which could sideline him for twelve weeks.

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Ireland announces squad for ODI match against Australia

By CricketCountry Staff

 

Ireland announced their squad for one-day international match against Australia in Belfast, which will be held on June 13.

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