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June 2025

Warren Deutrom resigns, why now?
One of the most significant days in Cricket Ireland's history was also one of its most surprising
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Nathan Johns
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Why Zimbabwe play more Tests than Ireland
Ireland are due to play three Tests this year, eight fewer than Zimbabwe despite similar ICC funding. What gives?
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Nathan Johns
6
Have Ireland finally developed a top class spinner?
Matthew Humphreys continues to impress after taking 2-16 against the West Indies
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Nathan Johns
3
Why did the ETPL fail this time?
The latest postponement of an Irish franchise league seven years after the first attempt has finally been announced
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Nathan Johns
7
Ireland returns to County Cricket
Reflections from Lord's as Josh Little makes his Middlesex T20 debut
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Nathan Johns
7
Why so many South Africans?
Ireland should never turn its nose up at foreigners but investment in pathways at home is badly needed
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Nathan Johns
5

May 2025

What's going on with Josh Little?
Some believe Ireland's fastest bowler has not been at his best since embarking on the franchise merry-go-round. Are they right?
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Nathan Johns
5
Pace is pace
One debutant offered a brief glimpse of why there has been clamour to include him in the Irish attack
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Nathan Johns
3
How Ireland made Carlos Brathwaite's West Indies career
A net bowling experience while a club pro helped Brathwaite earn international honours - or so the story goes
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Nathan Johns
Malan speaks - Ireland squad, contracts and more
Ireland men's head coach speaks to the press ahead of the West Indies series
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Nathan Johns
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