Cricket News

The ICC has revealed that it had received submissions from 15 member boards for its package of events from 2007 to 2015

The ICC announced a dramatic increase in the programme of one-day internationals for the six Associate Member countries that will participate in the 2007 World Cup

The chief executive of the Irish Cricket Union, Peter Thompson, has resigned after three years

Abdul Razzaq will join Saqlain Mushtaq as Ireland's second overseas player for the C&G Trophy

Under-19 World Cup roundup

There were wins for Ireland, New Zealand and Bangladesh in the Plate semi-finals in the Under-19 World Cup

Eyeing a famous win over New Zealand for much of the match, Ireland eventually fell by three wickets

Tim Southee helped New Zealand avoid the humilation of losing to Ireland with a fine knock of 94

Saqlain Mushtaq, the former Pakistan offspinner, is set to play for Ireland in this year's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy

Nepal, who came within a whisker of beating Zimbabwe and causing an upset three days ago got it right this time to beat Ireland by 60 runs in their Group D match at the NCC ground

Summary of the fifth round of Under-19 World Cup group matches

Summary of the fourth round of Under-19 World Cup group matches

Summary of Under-19 World Cup opening matches

A round-up from the second day of warm-up matches of the Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka

A round-up from the warm-up matches of the Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka

Ireland are aiming high at next month's Under-19 World Cup in Sri Lanka according to their coach Brian O'Rourke

The ICC's Winter Training Camp has been about more than simply improving players from the six Associate countries to have qualified for the 2007 Cricket World Cup

Ireland are considering offering key players semi-professional contracts as they gear up for a key 15 months which culminates in the 2007 World Cup

The ICC Intercontinental Cup, the ICC's first-class competition for non-Test playing countries, will switch from a regional to a global tournament from next season

England will play Ireland in a full one-day international for the first time on June 13