Ryan Bailey

Ireland receive wake-up call with second defeat

If John Bracewell, the new head coach, wasn't fully aware of the size of the task that lies ahead, then successive defeats to Scotland will have highlighted the challenge he faces.

20-Jun-2015•Ryan Bailey

Extra game scheduled after washout

There was frustration for all involved as Ireland's second Twenty20 international against Scotland was washed out without a ball being bowled on Friday

19-Jun-2015•Ryan Bailey

MacLeod the winner, Mooney the hero

Scotland gained a consolation victory thanks to an unbeaten hundred from Calum MacLeod after John Mooney had almost secured a memorable, emotional maiden century

12-Sep-2014•Ryan Bailey at Malahide

Ireland take series after late wobble

Ireland secured the one-day series but they were made to work for their three-wicket win, firstly by a fine hundred from Richie Berrington and then a late push by Scotland in the field

10-Sep-2014•Ryan Bailey at Malahide

Young's debut five-for sets up victory

Craig Young, the fast bowler released by Sussex twelve months ago, chose a good moment to become just the ninth player to take a five-wicket haul on ODI debut as he stole a march in the race to make the plane for Australia and New Zealand

08-Sep-2014•Ryan Bailey at Malahide

Last-ball finish for record crowd

When the ECB's top table formulated their plans for the recast T20 Blast, it was doubtlessly evenings such as this that headed their blueprint as a record crowd filled Lord's on a balmy night.

24-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey at Lord's

Northeast returns all the stronger

A spell in the Second XI seems to have been just the fillip for Sam Northeast judging by his 91 for Kent against Surrey

20-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey

Essex miss a crucial chance

An unproductive start to the season has left Essex playing catch-up with little margin for error and they missed a golden opportunity to put Hampshire under significant pressure at Colchester

15-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey at Castle Park

Topley facing another back injury

Reece Topley, the Essex left-arm pace bowler, faces another debilitating period on the sidelines after he suffered a recurrence of the lower back injury that beset his winter away with the England Performance Programme

13-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey at Castle Park

Wright no longer just sees it, hits it

Luke Wright is maturing as a Championship batsman since getting more opportunities to play the longer form of the game

06-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey at Hove

Essex romp to sixth straight win

Essex moved one step closer to a home quarter-final with a sixth consecutive victory in the South Group

04-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey at Chelmsford

All-round White relights Northants fire

Northamptonshire are doing their darnedest to not let go of the crown they won so spectacularly last year, securing a first win in seven against Birmingham Bears

03-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey

Roy pushes England credentials

Twelve months ago, Jason Roy's career was in danger of going stale. Now, the case for his inclusion in the England limited-overs side is reaching persuasive levels

02-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey at The Oval

Alex Gidman leads Gloucestershire rearguard

Gloucestershire are a side that, judging by recent evidence, relish a rescue mission, having dropped anchor twice in as many weeks to stymie ascendant opposition

01-Jul-2014•Ryan Bailey in Chelmsford

Gloucs flattened by Ryder and Bopara

Essex demonstrated the benefits of attritional batting as they amassed a considerable lead over Gloucestershire

30-Jun-2014•Ryan Bailey in Chelmsford

Familiar failings undermine Essex

After subsiding to 56 for 6 in the face of an early Essex onslaught, Gloucestershire provided a late-order rally to keep themselves afloat

29-Jun-2014•Ryan Bailey in Chelmsford

Roy's power crushes Hampshire

If this had been a bout - and it would have been a heavyweight one at that - the referee would have intervened well before Jason Roy clubbed 63 off 25 balls

27-Jun-2014•Ryan Bailey at The Oval

Ansari and Batty spin Surrey to win

Zafar Ansari and Gareth Batty spun Surrey to a convincing 10-wicket victory against Leicestershire at The Oval

25-Jun-2014•Ryan Bailey

Robson provides light for Leicester

Leicestershire's torment has been so acute that the gloom over Grace Road shows no sign of lifting but in Angus Robson there is a flicker of light amidst the despondency.

24-Jun-2014•Ryan Bailey at The Oval

Wilson thrives as Surrey captain

The supplementary responsibilities captaincy brings can often deflect away from a foremost discipline but for Gary Wilson, the recently appointed Surrey skipper, his term in office may just be the making of him.

23-Jun-2014•Ryan Bailey at The Oval

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