Players / Tim Murtagh

World Cup 2015

Ireland 'irritation' at Morgan allegiance

Feb 12, 2015: The Ireland management has spoken out at the frustration of losing players to England. Alan Lewis, Ireland chief selector and former captain, said it was "irritating" that Eoin Morgan will captain England at the World Cup.

World Cup 2015 news

Ireland lose Murtagh for World Cup

Jan 18, 2015: Ireland have suffered a serious blow ahead of the World Cup after Tim Murtagh was ruled out with a fractured foot

Middlesex v Durham, Lord's, 1st day 3rd day

Captain Fantastic lifts Durham again

Sep 11, 2014: This match turned into relegation scrap on the third day with small advances from both sides. Fluent batting was at a premium as a significant canopy of cloud encouraged the Middlesex bowlers.

Middlesex v Durham, Lord's, 1st day

Borthwick's batting the evolving skill

Sep 9, 2014: After Scott Borthwick had been dispatched around the SCG by Australia's gung-ho batsmen England realised they did not have a spinning sensation on their hands. Not that day anyway

Nottinghamshire v Middlesex, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Murtagh six presses Middlesex bid

Jun 16, 2014: Middlesex will ask Tim Murtagh for more of the same after taking five wickets in an innings for the third time this season to create a platform upon which their batsmen have built a position to dictate terms on the final day.

Middlesex v Lancashire, Division 1, Lord's, 4th day

Murtagh lifts Middlesex again

May 14, 2014: English cricket would love to see Steven Finn bowling Middlesex to victory, but on the final day at Lord's it was Tim Murtagh who put in the defining performance to leave them third in the table

Middlesex v Nottinhamshire, Lord's, 4th day

Robson closes in on England debut

Apr 16, 2014: Chris Rogers and Sam Robson engineered Middlesex's victory against Notts - and Rogers reckons Robson is ready for an England debut

Ireland v Scotland, WCL Championship, Belfast

Murtagh's late show dashes Scotland

Sep 6, 2013: Three days after a brilliant spell of bowling nearly shocked England in Malahide, Tim Murtagh delivered with the bat to serve a big blow to Scotland's chances of qualifying for the 2015 World Cup.

Ireland v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dublin

Ireland eye another chance to shine

May 22, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the first ODI between Ireland and Pakistan in Dublin

Somerset v Middlesex, Taunton, 3rd day

Murtagh and Middlesex prove title credentials

May 17, 2013: The last time Somerset lost a Championship match at Taunton, the ground rang to raucous Lancastrian celebrations. This time it was deserted as Middlesex unexpectedly escaped the showers to pull off a three-day victory

Somerset v Middlesex, Taunton, 2nd day

Murtagh leaves Somerset begrumpled

May 16, 2013:

Warwickshire v Middlesex, Edgbaston, 4th day

Clarke building a new reputation

May 11, 2013: There was a time when Rikki Clarke was more interested in the next night out than the next training session

Middlesex v Derbyshire, Lord's, 3rd day

Murtagh the ringleader in Middlesex mugging

Apr 19, 2013: Tim Murtagh took 5 for 12 as Derbyshire were blown away for 60 in their second innings to give Middlesex their second win in as many games

'County cricket has become much tougher'

Sep 20, 2012: Darren Gough reflects on the 2012 County Championship season

Surrey v Middlesex, The Oval, 4th day

Batty holds nerve in eight-run win

Aug 18, 2012: Gareth Batty led Surrey to their first Championship victory since he was appointed captain by taking 6 for 83 to secure a dramatic eight-run victory over Middlesex

Surrey v Middlesex, The Oval, 1st day

Murtagh's five puts Middlesex on top

Aug 15, 2012: For all the talk of Kevin Pietersen and, to a lesser extent Rory Hamilton-Brown, it was two unsung returnees who gave Middlesex an overwhelming advantage on the first day at The Oval.

Ireland news

Australia can be first upset of many - Murtagh

Jun 15, 2012: Tim Murtagh is hoping to take his chance for international cricket with Ireland, starting with the visit of Australia to Belfast

Ireland v Australia, ODI, Stormont

Murtagh included in Ireland squad

Jun 11, 2012: Tim Murtagh, the Middlesex seamer, has been named in Ireland's squad to face Australia in the one-day international at Stormont on June 23

Middlesex v Sussex, Lord's, 1st day

Finn and Murtagh leave Sussex struggling

May 30, 2012: Steven showed he was ready to slot into England's team if the call came but his team-mate Tim Murtagh was equally, if not more, impressive

Leicestershire v Middlesex, Grace Road, 3rd day

Berg and Murtagh put Middlesex on brink

Sep 14, 2011: Middlesex were in sight of victory and promotion at the end of the third day of their County Championship Division Two match against Leicestershire