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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Cricket Ireland</title> <atom:link href="https://cricketireland.ie/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/</link> <description>The Home of Irish Cricket</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:01:52 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://cricketireland.ie?v=6.6.1</generator> <image> <url>https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cricket-ireland-favicon.png</url> <title>Cricket Ireland</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height></image> <item> <title>England 1-0 up</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/england-1-0-up/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/england-1-0-up/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:01:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's Cricket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Women]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orla Prendergast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50693</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Prendergast stars but Ireland falls short in first ODI against England</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/england-1-0-up/">England 1-0 up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Belfast, Northern Ireland – Ireland Women succumbed to a hard-fought, four-wicket loss at the hands of England Women in Belfast today.</strong></p> <p>The match kicked off England Women’s first tour of Ireland in almost 30 years and was the first of three ODIs and two T20Is between the two sides. With the sun shining brightly at Stormont, stand-in captain Gaby Lewis called right at the toss and elected to bat but both the skipper and her fellow opener Una Raymond-Hoey fell early to leave the hosts 21-2 inside the first six overs.</p> <p>A 53-run partnership between Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast started the repair job before the former fell for 37.</p> <p>Prendergast then combined superbly with Leah Paul (33) in a 77-run stand for the fourth wicket which continued moving Ireland in the right direction as Prendergast made a third ODI half century. She eventually fell for an excellent 76 from 87 deliveries, a knock that included eight fours and one six. The efforts of Prendergast helped Ireland Women post their highest-ever total against England in ODIs as Ed Joyce’s team closed out their innings on 210.</p> <p>England captain Kate Cross took two wickets in two balls to end Ireland’s innings, finishing with career-best figures of 6-30.</p> <p>Prendergast picked up with the ball where she left off with the bat, first removing Emma Lamb with a razor-sharp catch off her own bowling before bowling Tammy Beaumont with a devilish inswinger.</p> <p>The tourists fought back through Paige Scholfield (31) and Hollie Armitage (44) but fell in quick succession to the spin of Aimee Maguire and Freya Sargent, respectively.</p> <p>When Arlene Kelly then dismissed Freya Kemp for 26 and then Prendergast and Hunter combined to run-out Mady Villiers (13), England were 156-6 and the result very much in the balance.</p> <p>Unfortunately for Ireland, they were unable to secure what would have been an historic win as England claimed glory with 91 deliveries to spare. The two teams meet again at the same venue on Monday.</p> <div style="height:49px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>MATCH SUMMARY</strong></p> <p><strong>Ireland Women v England Women, 1st ODI, Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland — 7 September 2024</strong></p> <p>Ireland 210 (46.5 overs; O Prendergast 76, A Hunter 37, L Paul 33; K Cross 6-30) <br>England 211-6 (34.5 overs; H Armitage 44, K Cross 38*, P Scholfield 31; O Prendergast 2-27, F Sargent 1-40)</p> <p><strong><em>England won by four wickets</em></strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcricketireland.ie%2Fmatches%2F%3Ftab%3Dm_summary%23m4b21845e-d0cc-40b4-b3d7-b2a744f043ce&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7C2854a7f682a5441da81c08dccf5ce072%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638613245034258398%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7Gic1A1cTz9nPjRTocmY5TJmalZZ6WsfRaXt7q78wiI%3D&reserved=0"><em>See full scorecard</em></a></p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/england-1-0-up/">England 1-0 up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/england-1-0-up/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>All You Need to Know: Ireland v England</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/all-you-need-to-know-ireland-v-england/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/all-you-need-to-know-ireland-v-england/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:17:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Women's Cricket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50575</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The No. 2 ranked women's side in ODI cricket are coming.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/all-you-need-to-know-ireland-v-england/">All You Need to Know: Ireland v England</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>BELFAST – After the historic series win over Sri Lanka last month, Ireland Women are back in action this week for a three-match one-day international series against England – the matches being part of the ICC Women’s Championship. </strong></p> <p>Gaby Lewis will captain both squads in the continued absence of permanent captain, Laura Delany due to injury.</p> <p>The three one-day internationals are part of the <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/icc-womens-championship">ICC Women’s Championship</a> and will be played at Stormont, where the Irish side recently completed a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka.</p> <p>The fixtures are:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>7 September 2024: Ireland vs England – 1st ODI (Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li>9 September 2024: Ireland vs England – 2nd ODI (Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li>11 September 2024: Ireland vs England – 3rd ODI (Stormont; start 10.45am)</li></ul> <p>Scorecards will be available from: <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/matches/">https://cricketireland.ie/matches/</a></p> <div style="height:12px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>ATTEND</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Tickets are available: <a href="http://www.cricketireland.ie/tickets">www.cricketireland.ie/tickets</a>, Adults £10, Children under-16 free</li></ul> <div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>WATCH</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>A livestream will be available via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3N2mFyFf6RkaQbPdFj-dg">Cricket Ireland Live Youtube Channel</a> for the ODIs, except for the following countries:<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>India – Fancode</li> <li>Pakistan – Tapmad</li></ul></li></ul> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-squads"><strong>SQUADS</strong></h4> <p>Ireland Women’s ODI squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gaby Lewis (captain) (Phoenix), Alana Dalzell (Bready), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Malahide), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Joanna Loughran (Leinster), Aimee Maguire (The Hills), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Una Raymond-Hoey (Ringwood), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion), Alice Tector (Phoenix).</li></ul> <p>England Women’s ODI squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Kate Cross (captain; Thunder), Hollie Armitage (Northern Diamonds), Hannah Baker (Central Sparks), Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze), Georgia Davis (Central Sparks), Lauren Filer (Western Storm), Bess Heath (Northern Diamonds), Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers), Emma Lamb (Thunder), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (South East Stars), Paige Scholfield (South East Stars), Bryony Smith (South East Stars), Mady Villiers (Sunrisers), Issy Wong (Central Sparks)</li></ul> <div style="height:46px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-points-of-interest"><strong>POINTS OF INTEREST</strong></h4> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>The three one-day internationals are part of the ICC Women’s Championship (<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icc-cricket.com%2Ftournaments%2Ficc-womens-championship&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7Cfb8e3deb593346b1ed0a08dccb568162%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638608819606788616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HBbWiX3oNMmsa7xgQipJaDm%2BXQur6vS5vIcvVaDamfU%3D&reserved=0">see more</a>).</li> <li>England, 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup Champions, currently sit second on the ICC Women’s Championship table.</li> <li>Ireland Women’s two recent ODI victories against Sri Lanka Women gave them their first wins in the competition.</li> <li>England are preparing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup starting in October in the UAE.</li> <li>Una Raymond-Hoey returns to the Irish squad from injury – after returning to international duty against Sri Lanka from a five year spell playing in Australia.</li> <li>Gaby Lewis continues as captain of the side due to Laura Delany’s absence through injury.</li> <li>Orla Prendergast joins up with the squad after a spell playing with the The Blaze in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy in England.</li> <li>Alice Tector has been awarded a debut call-up for the T20I squad.</li></ul><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/all-you-need-to-know-ireland-v-england/">All You Need to Know: Ireland v England</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/all-you-need-to-know-ireland-v-england/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>U19s squad named</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/u19s-squad-named/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/u19s-squad-named/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:09:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pathway]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Under-19s]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50685</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Ireland Under-19s Men squad named for England Tri-Series</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/u19s-squad-named/">U19s squad named</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DUBLIN – An Ireland Under-19s Men’s squad has been selected for a Youth ODI Tri-Series against England Under-19s and Scotland Under-19s this month taking place at Loughborough University.</strong></p> <p>The squad will be captained by CSNI’s Jordan Neill and features several players who formed part of the group who beat England Under-19s at Loughborough in 2023, as well as represented Ireland at the ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup in South Africa earlier this year.</p> <p>The Ireland Under-19s Men’s squad is:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Jordan Neill (CSNI) (captain), Macdara Cosgrave (Pembroke), Brian Dunphy (North County), Harry Dyer (CSNI), Adam Leckey (CSNI), Peter le Roux (Railway Union), Daniel Murray (Pembroke), Robert O’Brien (Railway Union), Freddie Ogilby (Bready), Olly Riley (Pembroke), Gavin Roulston (Bready), Matthew Weldon (The Hills), James West (CSNI), Reuben Wilson (Clontarf)</li></ul> <p><em>Staff: Peter Johnston (Head Coach), Nigel Jones (Assistant Coach), Albert van der Merwe (Team Manager), Taylor Hawken-Chard (Performance Analyst), Matthew McDonald-Liggins (Physiotherapist)</em></p> <div style="height:22px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p>The fixture schedule is:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>12 September 2024: Ireland U19 vs England U19 – Brockington Pitch (Loughborough University; starts 10.30am)</li> <li>13 September 2024: Ireland U19 vs Scotland U19 – Brockington Pitch (Loughborough University; starts 10.30am)</li> <li>16 September 2024: Ireland U19 vs England U19 – Haslegrave Pitch (Loughborough University; starts 10.30am)</li> <li>17 September 2024: Ireland U19 vs England U19 – Haslegrave Pitch (Loughborough University; starts 10.30am)</li></ul> <div style="height:22px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p>Head Coach <strong>Peter Johnston</strong> said:</p> <p><em>“We are extremely grateful to the ECB for again inviting our Under-19s over to the world-class facilities at Loughborough and for the opportunity of playing in this Youth ODI Tri Series. </em></p> <p><em>“The squad we have selected features a good balance of experience – with half the squad having competed in our most successful Under-19 World Cup back in January, while the other half make a first step up at this level, building towards the next Under-19 World Cup in 2026. </em></p> <p><em>“Several players also featured in Emerging Ireland’s clean sweep over the West Indies Academy in the summer along, while a few members have experienced senior inter-provincial cricket this season. The majority of the squad have also played in our Future Series tournament – either with the Academy or their respective provinces. Those type of challenging experiences above their age groups will certainly stand to our players and give them confidence. </em></p> <p><em>“This series we’re heading into will enable us to have a great benchmarking opportunity and gives sound correlation to performing on the world stage. It will highlight strengths that players can build on over the winter along with areas needed for improvement, while also forming part of the journey towards the next World Cup for some. Everyone is excited and looking forward to the series getting underway.”</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/u19s-squad-named/">U19s squad named</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/u19s-squad-named/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Improvements continue in High Performance</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/improvements-continue-in-high-performance/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/improvements-continue-in-high-performance/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:04:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Men]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50683</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The restructure and realignment within the High Performance section moves to the next stage</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/improvements-continue-in-high-performance/">Improvements continue in High Performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DUBLIN – The restructure and realignment within the High Performance section of Cricket Ireland moves to the next stage to ensure the organisation is fit-for-purpose as it enters its next period of growth.</strong></p> <p>The changes <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcricketireland.ie%2Fnews%2Fsystem-improvements-underway%2F&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7Cbf1f8de3323c4611174108dccccdb024%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638610431003872972%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MiagenNeKe4MUEslMxOc85aoYxwFrAVn0IdeNpqdRC4%3D&reserved=0">follow the announcement</a> in May that the existing High Performance Director role will split into two strategic leadership roles – Director of High Performance and Director of Cricket.</p> <p>The next steps in the process are to implement a number of recommendations around the coaching and support staff which have emerged from recent World Cup reviews and which serve to deliver on the high performance elements of the new Cricket Ireland Strategic Plan.</p> <p>These changes are as follows:</p> <p><strong>Gary Wilson</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gary has been promoted to <strong>Assistant Men’s Head Coach</strong> but will still lead on batting/wicket-keeping.</li> <li>He will assist [men’s Head Coach] Heinrich Malan with the planning and delivery of coaching programmes for training, preparation and playing, both on and off the field, for the men’s senior performance squad, and specifically lead and manage the programmes for the players in Northern Ireland outside of competition and tours.</li></ul> <p><strong>Brendan Connor</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Brendan will take up the role of <strong>Performance Services Manager</strong> on a full-time basis, moving on from the men’s Strength & Conditioning coach role</li> <li>He will lead all aspects of Performance Services support across all international teams (Men’s cricket and Women’s cricket) and Cricket Ireland Talent Development programmes. </li> <li>The role will include supporting Provincial Unions to continue to provide the best-in-class Performance Support provision for their players.</li></ul> <p><strong>Scott Irvine</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Scott’s title has changed to <strong>Performance Analysis and Player Insights Lead – Men’s cricket</strong>.</li> <li>In addition to analysis of men’s international matches, he will manage the men’s player Depth Chart; manage and oversee the men’s player succession planning in consultation with senior, pathway and Provincial Union head coaches; will be responsible for collating player rankings and reports from Coaches and Talent Scouts; and will provide support to the Men’s selection panel to inform objective selection aligned to the strategy of the Ireland men’s teams.</li></ul> <p><strong>Jay Shelat</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Jay’s title has changed to <strong>Performance Analysis and Player Insights Lead – Women’s cricket</strong>, and he will undertake exactly the same duties in the women’s performance system as Scott will in the men’s system. </li></ul> <p><strong>James Cameron-Dow</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>James recently commenced his new role as <strong>High Performance Spin Coach</strong> for the women’s programme and will add to the two senior women’s coaches.</li> <li>He will identify and help develop a spin bowling group to feed the needs of the women’s programme and succession plan.</li></ul> <p><strong>Ty Chegwidden</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Ty has joined Cricket Ireland as <strong>Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach – Men’s Cricket</strong>.</li> <li>He joins the organisation from Hampshire CCC where he was Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, while he has also performed roles with ECB and Surrey CCC.</li></ul> <div style="height:27px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Richard Holdsworth</strong>, High Performance Director for Cricket Ireland, said:</p> <p><em>“High Performance is a dynamic area of any sporting organisation. As we mature as a Full Member and begin to roll-out the new Strategic Plan, we believe these changes will be essential to help our system evolve.</em></p> <p><em>“Some of these changes have been in the works for a while and are recommendations from a succession of post-World Cup reviews. New ICC funding and the new High Performance department structure finally gives us the opportunity to properly implement them. The impact, for example, of data and analysis within the game is literally changing the way our selection, coaching, player development and succession planning processes are delivered.</em></p> <p><em>“No doubt the system will continue to evolve in the coming years, and we all look forward to seeing how Graeme [West, <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/new-appointment-announced/">the new Director of High Performance</a>] will take forward the system in years to come. For now, Graeme and I are confident that this first tranche of changes plays to the strengths of our excellent coaches, will help us drive forward our new strategy, and will help Graeme hit the ground running.</em></p> <p><em>“The staff we have supporting the men’s, women’s and talent pathway environments work exceptionally hard on and off the training ground and are so passionate about developing our players to succeed on the world stage. I congratulate everyone on their well-deserved promotions and welcome the new team members to the Irish cricket family and wish them the best of luck in their new roles.”</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/improvements-continue-in-high-performance/">Improvements continue in High Performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/improvements-continue-in-high-performance/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New appointment announced</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/new-appointment-announced/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/new-appointment-announced/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graeme West]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50680</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Graeme West appointed Director of High Performance</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/new-appointment-announced/">New appointment announced</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DUBLIN – Graeme West, the current <em>Cricket West Indies (CWI)</em> High Performance Manager has been appointed <em>Cricket Ireland (CI)</em> Director of High Performance and will start in the role next month.</strong></p> <p>West, who holds the highest ECB Coaching qualification (Level 4), also boasts a World Cup in his list of coaching achievements, leading the West Indies Under-19s to success in the final against Rahul Dravid’s India in Bangladesh in 2016.</p> <p>Starting his coaching career with <em>Middlesex County Cricket Club</em>, West held the position of Academy Director for 5 years. He developed a fruitful relationship with Brian O’Rourke and helped guide talented young Irish players including Andrew and Stuart Poynter, Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie through the Middlesex system.</p> <p>In 2012, West was recruited to head up <em>CWI </em>High Performance Centre in Barbados, nurturing the region’s outstanding young talent. Following a period in charge of the Under-19s and ‘A’ Team, he moved to Antigua where he took up his current role as <em>CWI </em>High Performance Manager, responsible for the expansion of the High Performance Pathway, including the creation of Academy programs designed to ensure the continued growth of talented young players, elite coaches and sports science staff across the region.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="420" height="539" src="https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50681" srcset="https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot.jpg 420w, https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Headshot-234x300.jpg 234w" sizes="(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px" /></figure></div> <div style="height:33px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p>Speaking from his home in Antigua, <strong>West</strong> said:</p> <p><em>“I would like to thank Cricket West Indies for the opportunities provided to me and my family over the last twelve years, working with world class players and coaches has supported my professional development and enhanced my love and passion for the game of cricket. </em></p> <p><em>“I am delighted to be joining Cricket Ireland as the organisation continues to grow and strengthen. The Strategic Plan for 2024-27 is incredibly exciting and I look forward to applying my experience and philosophy to the wealth of talent and expertise that has been assembled as we further establish Ireland as a major cricketing nation.</em></p> <p><em>“Recent achievements on the field have increased my excitement in leading the Cricket Ireland High Performance Team. The Senior Women’s successes against Sri Lanka demonstrate the young squad’s great potential and talent, the Senior Men’s triumph in Test Cricket highlight the positive strides being made in red-ball cricket.</em></p> <p><em>“The Emerging Ireland sides triumphs against the West Indies and the Under-19s Women’s achievements at Loughborough are a testament to the great work being delivered by the coaching and support staff and the structures put in place to identify, develop and manage young talent.”</em></p> <div style="height:30px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Warren Deutrom</strong>, CEO of Cricket Ireland, said:</p> <p><em>“When we set out to create and recruit for the role, the profile, initiative and experience that Graeme possesses is exactly what we were looking for. We knew that in order to be successful in this new role, the candidate required leadership experience, exceptional people skills and the ability to be a mentor as much as a manager. In Graeme, we believe we have found that candidate. Having built a global network of contacts through his coaching and management roles, Graeme is well versed in the strategic preparation for ICC events and bi-lateral series and understands the logistical demands to plan and schedule international development series. Experience that will be invaluable for this role.</em></p> <p><em> “As an organisation, we are going through a process of reviewing and evolving our operations to ensure we are fit-for-purpose as a Full Member in a rapidly changing environment. One of the strategic decisions we made was to acknowledge the scale and scope of our work has outgrown our pre-Full Member structures. Subsequently, we decided – off the back of numerous recommendations – to see the current High Performance Director role split into more manageable component parts, in line with other Full Member nations.</em></p> <p><em>“We look forward to Graeme starting and taking us forward.”</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/new-appointment-announced/">New appointment announced</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/new-appointment-announced/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Emerging and talented</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/emerging-and-talented/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/emerging-and-talented/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:19:09 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alice Tector]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Freya Sargent]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50676</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Sargent and Tector emerge from family shadows onto the world stage</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/emerging-and-talented/">Emerging and talented</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>BELFAST – With the recent success of the Ireland Women’s squad, attention has not only turned to the established stars but also to the new generation coming through – and that new generation features some very familiar surnames for Irish cricket fans.</strong></p> <p>With the average age of the Irish squad less than 22 years, this talented squad has a bright future ahead if current potential continues to blossom. Two young players at the forefront of this ‘new generation’ are Freya Sargent and Alice Tector.</p> <p><strong>Sargent</strong>, 18, made her international debut in August 2023 and has played seven T20Is and seven ODIs to date. The right-arm off-break bowler from Clontarf Cricket Club has taken 16 wickets across formats, with a best of 3-29 against Zimbabwe in January this year.</p> <p>Speaking at training ahead of the England series, <strong>Sargent</strong> said:</p> <p><em>“It’s been a whirlwind last 18 months – just before I started my exams, I was offered a full-time contract which allowed me to choose between cricket or college which was an incredible position to be in.</em></p> <p><em>“I made my youth international debut in 2019 in the Netherlands at the age of 13 – to make my senior debut four years later in the same country felt like a full circle moment. I think I still have the picture of Clare Shillington handing me the cap all those years ago and to be paired with the most recent one of Rebecca Stokell handing me my cap. It really shows how much I’ve changed since then!</em></p> <p><em>“It has certainly taken me a while to get comfortable playing at international level – but the Under-19s was a great starting point to lead into international cricket. That experience shows what tournament cricket could be like and what touring could be like outside of the senior set up.”</em></p> <p>About her family connections to Irish cricket, she said:</p> <p><em>“Cricket has been an absolute massive part of my family for so many years. My grandmother, Phillis Spence, started the women’s team in Clontarf all those years ago, while my grandfather, Dickie Spence, was an incredible club member – always on hand when you needed him.</em></p> <p><em>“My auntie, Adele Spence, started her cricket out in Clontarf and then had to move to Malahide to be eligible for Ireland – and she played in 1996. She played eight ODIs all up.</em></p> <p><em>“Another auntie, Linda Spence, moved away and played for Scotland.”</em></p> <div style="height:16px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ireland-v-Sri-Lanka-01-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-50678" srcset="https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ireland-v-Sri-Lanka-01-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ireland-v-Sri-Lanka-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ireland-v-Sri-Lanka-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ireland-v-Sri-Lanka-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cricketireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Ireland-v-Sri-Lanka-01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><br><em>Captain Gaby Lewis presents a ‘’first cap” to Alice Tector<br></em><br></figcaption></figure> <div style="height:23px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Tector</strong>, 16, made her international debut in August 2024 and has played two ODIs to date. The right-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder from Phoenix Cricket Club is the younger sister of Irish international Harry Tector.</p> <p>Speaking from training, Tector talked about the feelings around making her debut:</p> <p><em>“I found out my first call-up when my mum and dad got a call from [selector] Ciara O’Brien. I was actually with them at the time – and, to be honest, I couldn’t really sit still for a while. I was so excited.</em></p> <p><em>“But then we were up in Belfast one of the days and I had a chat with Ed Joyce and he just said I would be playing in the first ODI. That was definitely when the nerves started kicking in – but I couldn’t wait to get on the pitch.</em></p> <p><em>“It was amazing to be presented with my first cap for Ireland, more so with Gaby [Lewis] there presenting it to me. We’re really close and our families have always been really close. It was really special. But then with my family there as well supporting me.</em></p> <p><em>“Then I remember just standing at the top of my mark, thinking that I was bowling to some of the best batters in the world. I’ve always wanted to do this since I was really young, so finally being there was pretty special. And I was quite glad to get that first ball out of the way!”</em></p> <p>A first wicket is a special moment – what did she remember about it?</p> <p><em>“Well, I wasn’t too happy with how I was bowling at the time, I was kind of struggling to find my length. My plan was just to bowl top of off stump, and then she [Kavisha Dilhari] tried to kind of hit me over mid-wicket. Luckily she didn’t fully connect and it was caught by Jane Maguire. It was a great feeling.”</em></p> <p>England next?</p> <p><em>“We’re really excited for the games against England. They’ve obviously got some new players coming into their squad but that doesn’t change anything for us. We’re really excited for the challenge and hopefully we can come off with the series win.</em></p> <p><em>“We have obviously just come off a really good series win against Sri Lanka, so we just want to continue to be really positive and bring some of that cricket into the upcoming games.”</em></p> <div style="height:29px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-series"><strong>THE SERIES</strong></h3> <p>Gaby Lewis will captain both squads in the continued absence of permanent captain, Laura Delany due to injury.</p> <p>The three one-day internationals are part of the <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/icc-womens-championship">ICC Women’s Championship</a> and will be played at Stormont, where the Irish side recently completed a 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka.</p> <div style="height:22px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p>The fixtures are:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>7 September 2024: Ireland vs England – 1st ODI (Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li>9 September 2024: Ireland vs England – 2nd ODI (Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li>11 September 2024: Ireland vs England – 3rd ODI (Stormont; start 10.45am)</li></ul> <p>Livescoring will be available from: <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/matches/">https://cricketireland.ie/matches/</a></p> <div style="height:20px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>ATTEND</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Tickets are available: <a href="http://www.cricketireland.ie/tickets">www.cricketireland.ie/tickets</a>, Adults £10, Children under-16 free</li></ul> <div style="height:22px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>WATCH</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>A livestream will be available via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3N2mFyFf6RkaQbPdFj-dg">Cricket Ireland Live Youtube Channel</a> for the ODIs, except for the following countries:<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>India – Fancode</li> <li>Pakistan – Tapmad</li></ul></li></ul> <div style="height:31px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>SQUADS</strong></p> <p>Ireland Women’s ODI squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gaby Lewis (captain) (Phoenix), Alana Dalzell (Bready), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Malahide), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Joanna Loughran (Leinster), Aimee Maguire (The Hills), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Una Raymond-Hoey (Ringwood), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion), Alice Tector (Phoenix).</li></ul> <p>England Women’s ODI squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Kate Cross (captain; Thunder), Hollie Armitage (Northern Diamonds), Hannah Baker (Central Sparks), Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze), Georgia Davis (Central Sparks), Lauren Filer (Western Storm), Bess Heath (Northern Diamonds), Freya Kemp (Southern Vipers), Emma Lamb (Thunder), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (South East Stars), Paige Scholfield (South East Stars), Bryony Smith (South East Stars), Mady Villiers (Sunrisers), Issy Wong (Central Sparks)</li></ul><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/emerging-and-talented/">Emerging and talented</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/emerging-and-talented/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>“Stay strong, Simi”</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/stay-strong-simi/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/stay-strong-simi/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:49:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Simi Singh]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50673</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Irish cricket community is behind you</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/stay-strong-simi/">“Stay strong, Simi”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>We have received shocking news that our friend Simi Singh is currently dealing with life-threatening health circumstances. </strong></p> <p>On behalf of Cricket Ireland, and indeed the wider Irish cricket community, I would like to extend our best wishes and prayers to Simi as he takes on this new fight.</p> <p>After moving to Ireland, Simi has become a central figure within Irish cricket – whether at international, provincial or club level – he has shown a desire and drive to succeed.</p> <p>We now hope that this same drive will see him come through the current circumstances.</p> <p>Stay strong, Simi, we’re all behind you.</p> <div style="height:24px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Warren Deutrom<br></strong><em>CEO, Cricket Ireland</em></p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/stay-strong-simi/">“Stay strong, Simi”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/stay-strong-simi/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Watch: Warriors v Reds</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/watch-warriors-v-reds/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/watch-warriors-v-reds/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:15:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Domestic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Inter-Pros]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50663</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this Inter-Provincial 50-over Cup match between North West Warriors and Munster Reds. Enjoy our latest livestream:</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/watch-warriors-v-reds/">Watch: Warriors v Reds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to this Inter-Provincial 50-over Cup match between North West Warriors and Munster Reds.</p> <p>Enjoy our latest livestream:</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><iframe title="IP50: North West Warriors v Munster Reds" width="800" height="600" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eYE6CeRgpss?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></figure><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/watch-warriors-v-reds/">Watch: Warriors v Reds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/watch-warriors-v-reds/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>A chat with Davy</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/a-chat-with-davy/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/a-chat-with-davy/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:18:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's Cricket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland Women]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50650</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>"There's a real drive to develop women's cricket in Ireland"</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/a-chat-with-davy/">A chat with Davy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>BELFAST – Davy Scanlon, the former North West Warriors all-rounder, has been included in the coaching and support team for Ireland Women ahead of the England series, and believes the move into high performance coaching is the natural next step in his career.</strong></p> <p>Scanlon, 40, featured in the Inter-Provincial Series between 2017 and 2019 playing 24 times cross formats, including 10 first-class matches. While still playing club cricket for his beloved Bready Cricket Club in the north-west of Ireland, Scanlon has been employed in a Development Officer role in recent years, working to strengthen and develop clubs and school programmes</p> <p>With one eye on progressing his coaching career further into the high performance realm, he has been coaching with the Dragons in the Evoke Super Series this year, as well as being part of the national pathway coaching set-up, most notably at the recent women’s under-19s tournament in Loughborough.</p> <div style="height:22px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Scanlon</strong> said:</p> <p><em>“I’m really excited to get involved in the Ireland v England series – to take on England at home is as big as it can get, and I’m thankful to [head coach] Ed Joyce, Cricket Ireland and the North West Cricket Union for giving me the chance to experience something of this magnitude.</em></p> <p><em>“Hopefully, I’ll be able to contribute to the coaching side as much as I can. I’ve been coaching with the Dragons this year, so I’ve been able to get to know the players a lot more, which will help. </em></p> <p><em>“It’s opportunities like this, and being with the under-19s last week, that will help further develop my coaching skills. Moving from participation programmes into the performance space has been something that I’ve wanted to do for the past couple of years.</em></p> <p><em>“Getting the opportunity to head up the female section within the North West was a great start. The level of talent we have coming through has made it easier in that switch in focus as there’s a real drive to develop the game in the North West, as well as the whole of Ireland. Getting the opportunity to work with James Cameron-Dow within the Dragons set up – and ultimately stepping in once he had moved up – was, I’m not going to lie, daunting and a massive step up in terms of skill levels and the calibre of players I had the chance to work with. The players in the squad made it a really enjoyable experience, though, and I hope we can continue the excellent season we have just had moving into next year.”</em></p> <p>Speaking about his future in the game, he said:</p> <p><em>“I’ve not finished playing just yet, a few injuries meant I’ve missed a chunk of this season, but while I’m still capable, so I will continue to be available as much as I can.</em></p> <p><em>“But coaching, while not new to me, is a career I really want to pursue. When I started coaching some 20 years ago, I really enjoyed working in developing numbers, and getting young players involved in the game. I believe I’ve done a decent enough job at that, so moving into the performance space was quite natural to me. The opportunity to get involved in the women’s game was something I was really interested in, and was something the North West Cricket Union encouraged.</em></p> <p><em>“I really like getting to know the players individually and figuring out how I can help them develop as a player and as a person. Seeing players perform, and perform successfully, knowing the work that goes on behind the scenes, from them and the support staff that helps them, is the best feeling in the world. Helping players to ‘find form’ and help them through sticky periods of performance makes what we do worthwhile. The opportunity to experience different countries and cultures has also been unreal each time I get the chance.”</em></p> <p>And of the upcoming series?</p> <p><em>“I expect a really high level of cricket from some of the most exciting talent within the English set up. Being recently in Loughborough at the national school games, you saw the level of players at their disposal at even the under-19s level.</em></p> <p><em>“It will be exciting for our squad to take on an English team that features full internationals, as well as players that play in the domestic county competitions and The Hundred.</em></p> <p><em>“The recent Sri Lanka series should give our players confidence that they can compete with the very best in the world. Everyone played a part in winning that ODI series last month, but we must come hard again and perform to the best of our abilities to take on this next challenge.”</em></p> <div style="height:40px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-schedule"><strong>THE SCHEDULE</strong></h4> <p>The fixture schedule will begin with three one-day internationals that are part of the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icc-cricket.com%2Ftournaments%2Ficc-womens-championship&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7C032e705e31bc4c7ca56e08dcc8fd7a29%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638606238254896707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gyc5i6PrvVetmet0lKckAOYuEmeseZs0rK0wYSdXpIA%3D&reserved=0">ICC Women’s Championship</a> at Stormont, where the Irish side recently completed an historic 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka.</p> <p>The two sides will then travel to Dublin where Clontarf will play host to an England Women’s side for the first time since 1995.</p> <p>The fixtures are as follows:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>7 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (1<sup>st</sup> ODI; Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li><strong>9 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (2<sup>nd</sup> ODI; Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li><strong>11 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (3<sup>rd</sup> ODI; Stormont; start 10.45am)</li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>14 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (1<sup>st</sup> T20I; Clontarf; start 2.45pm)</li> <li><strong>15 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (1<sup>st</sup> T20I; Clontarf; start 2.45pm)</li></ul> <div style="height:31px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-squads"><strong>THE SQUADS</strong></h4> <p>Ireland Women’s ODI squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gaby Lewis (captain) (Phoenix), Alana Dalzell (Bready), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Malahide), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Joanna Loughran (Leinster), Aimee Maguire (The Hills), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Una Raymond-Hoey (Ringwood), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion), Alice Tector (Phoenix).</li></ul> <p>Ireland Women’s T20I squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gaby Lewis (captain) (Phoenix), Ava Canning (Leinster), Christina Coulter Reilly (Clontarf), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Malahide), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Aimee Maguire (The Hills), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Una Raymond-Hoey (Ringwood), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion), Alice Tector (Phoenix).</li></ul> <p>See England Women’s squads <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mynewsdesk.com%2Fuk%2Fengland-and-wales-cricket-board%2Fpressreleases%2Fengland-women-odi-and-t20-squads-to-tour-ireland-announced-3338997&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7C032e705e31bc4c7ca56e08dcc8fd7a29%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638606238254905116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=opno5g8FcBi0a1hROYO7QgbR7jmy9LwmCDquYQYMmbI%3D&reserved=0">here</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/a-chat-with-davy/">A chat with Davy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/a-chat-with-davy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>JCD aboard and abroad</title> <link>https://cricketireland.ie/news/jcd-aboard-and-abroad/</link> <comments>https://cricketireland.ie/news/jcd-aboard-and-abroad/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Craig Easdown]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:28:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[International]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cricketireland.ie/?p=50571</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>New women's national spin bowling coach excited by the emerging talent in Ireland</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/jcd-aboard-and-abroad/">JCD aboard and abroad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>LOUGHBOROUGH, England – Ireland Women’s recently-appointed National Spin Bowling Coach, James Cameron-Dow, believes Ireland’s spin bowling stocks represent a small but exciting group that have a big future in the game.</strong></p> <p>Cameron-Dow, 34, is currently over with the Ireland Under-19s Women’s squad at the Sport England National School Games in Loughborough where the young Irish side is due to play Scotland Under-19s, West Indies Under-19s and three ECB Under-19s XIs across three days. <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcricketireland.ie%2Fnews%2Fireland-u-19s-women-begin-loughborough-tour%2F&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7C032e705e31bc4c7ca56e08dcc8fd7a29%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638606238254883155%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WQ8a8T6wTHcpdRLwAOQ8yYV2yonKwetXWvtdFOCNReA%3D&reserved=0">See more</a>.</p> <p>A former Irish international who played a Test and four ODIs, started coaching while studying, and continued his coaching in parallel with playing over subsequent years.</p> <div style="height:28px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <p><strong>Speaking from Loughborough, James Cameron-Dow</strong> said:</p> <p><em>“Working with the senior squad has been fantastic – they are an engaged and talented group of players. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we can do going forward.</em></p> <p><em>“With respect to the spinners, I wouldn’t say there are an abundance of them at the moment, but the cohort we have is very exciting. There is some real talent and potential to work with – and what’s just as important, they are all keen to learn and develop. It’s a great time to get involved with the programme.</em></p> <p><em>“Hopefully, through this new role, I can bring a bit of clarity and structure to the entire spin bowling pathway. I think it’s important to have real purpose and drive when it comes to developing current and aspiring spinners, as well as potential future spinners – so hopefully that’s where I can assist most.”</em></p> <div style="height:31px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-schedule"><strong>THE SCHEDULE</strong></h4> <p>The fixture schedule will begin with three one-day internationals that are part of the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icc-cricket.com%2Ftournaments%2Ficc-womens-championship&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7C032e705e31bc4c7ca56e08dcc8fd7a29%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638606238254896707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Gyc5i6PrvVetmet0lKckAOYuEmeseZs0rK0wYSdXpIA%3D&reserved=0">ICC Women’s Championship</a> at Stormont, where the Irish side recently completed an historic 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka.</p> <p>The two sides will then travel to Dublin where Clontarf will play host to an England Women’s side for the first time since 1995.</p> <p>The fixtures are as follows:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>7 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (1<sup>st</sup> ODI; Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li><strong>9 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (2<sup>nd</sup> ODI; Stormont; start 10.45am)</li> <li><strong>11 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (3<sup>rd</sup> ODI; Stormont; start 10.45am)</li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><strong>14 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (1<sup>st</sup> T20I; Clontarf; start 2.45pm)</li> <li><strong>15 September 2024</strong>: Ireland Women v England Women (1<sup>st</sup> T20I; Clontarf; start 2.45pm)</li></ul> <div style="height:38px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-squads"><strong>THE SQUADS</strong></h4> <p>Ireland Women’s ODI squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gaby Lewis (captain) (Phoenix), Alana Dalzell (Bready), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Malahide), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Joanna Loughran (Leinster), Aimee Maguire (The Hills), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Una Raymond-Hoey (Ringwood), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion), Alice Tector (Phoenix).</li></ul> <p>Ireland Women’s T20I squad:</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Gaby Lewis (captain) (Phoenix), Ava Canning (Leinster), Christina Coulter Reilly (Clontarf), Sarah Forbes (Pembroke), Amy Hunter (Instonians/Malahide), Arlene Kelly (Malahide), Aimee Maguire (The Hills), Jane Maguire (The Hills), Leah Paul (Merron), Orla Prendergast (Pembroke), Una Raymond-Hoey (Ringwood), Freya Sargent (Clontarf), Rebecca Stokell (Merrion), Alice Tector (Phoenix).</li></ul> <p>See England Women’s squads <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mynewsdesk.com%2Fuk%2Fengland-and-wales-cricket-board%2Fpressreleases%2Fengland-women-odi-and-t20-squads-to-tour-ireland-announced-3338997&data=05%7C02%7CCraig.Easdown%40cricketireland.ie%7C032e705e31bc4c7ca56e08dcc8fd7a29%7C02f2f7c0cce84f4291742b419e758222%7C0%7C0%7C638606238254905116%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=opno5g8FcBi0a1hROYO7QgbR7jmy9LwmCDquYQYMmbI%3D&reserved=0">here</a>.</p><p>The post <a href="https://cricketireland.ie/news/jcd-aboard-and-abroad/">JCD aboard and abroad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cricketireland.ie">Cricket Ireland</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://cricketireland.ie/news/jcd-aboard-and-abroad/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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