# Cricket

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# Awards night

Dockrell scoops ICC Associate and Affiliate Cricketer of the Year

The 20-year-old Irish spinner edged out a number of his team-mates to win the prize.

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Sep 16th 2012, 12:13 PM

# World T20

Irish consistency can go a long way, says Porterfield

Ireland’s cricketers are confident that they can beat anyone when the World T20 begins in Sri Lanka next week.

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Sep 12th 2012, 5:52 PM

# Cricket

Joyce and Cusack star as Ireland defeat Sri Lanka 'A'

The pair were in excellent form as Ireland won their latest warm-up ahead of next week’s ICC World Twenty20.

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Sep 10th 2012, 9:25 PM

# Tekkers

VIDEO: The best cricket catch you'll see this year

Dan Christian, take a bow.

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Sep 8th 2012, 4:28 PM

# Pastures new

England legend Flintoff aims to become boxer

The former cricket player is being trained by former world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan.

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Sep 6th 2012, 3:13 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

England captain Strauss retires from cricket

The 35-year-old has announced in a statement that he will step down with Alastair Cook taking over the role.

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Aug 29th 2012, 12:23 PM

# your call

Warne: Pub grub the solution for England's warring cricket stars

Kevin Pietersen was accused of sending derogatory text messages about captain Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower to the South Africa camp.

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Aug 21st 2012, 10:42 AM

# Howzat?

Cricket: Proteas top rankings after Lord's win

South Africa needed only a draw to replace England as the sport’s top team.

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Aug 20th 2012, 6:40 PM

# VVS

Ton up: Laxman brings career to an end

The veteran of 17 test centuries for India has stepped aside ‘to give youngsters a chance’.

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Aug 18th 2012, 2:25 PM

# poison

Alice Cooper on cricket: I love the way you have midfielders stopping the four-pointers

The American rock legend proves that his comedy stint was not reserved solely for Waynes World.

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Aug 18th 2012, 10:55 AM

# six appeal

Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake to go head to head... on the cricket field?

The Sydney Sixers are looking to add some Jamaican gold to their line-up after the Melbourne Stars approached the 100m sprint champion

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Aug 16th 2012, 12:06 PM

# Offline

England cricket star denies Twitter spoof involvement

The account mocked Kevin Pietersen who has been axed from the Test side after refusing to deny or apologise for text messages allegedly sent to South African players that criticised England players and management. Got all that?

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Aug 15th 2012, 11:43 AM

# big hitters

Leinster rugby stars upset Ireland XI in charity cricket match

Is there anything these guys can’t do?

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Jul 29th 2012, 1:45 PM

# On the box

Don’t touch that dial... here’s the sport on TV this weekend

With the Olympics underway, there really is no reason to leave your sofa. Except for bathroom visits. And eating. And getting direct sunlight. But that’s it.

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Jul 27th 2012, 8:32 AM

# Ton

Get outta here! Scott Styris scored a century off 37 balls for Sussex yesterday

We thought scoring 38 runs in a single over was impossible. We were wrong.

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Jul 25th 2012, 12:21 PM

# fine margins

Twenty20: Porterfield laments narrow defeat

Despite a one run loss, the batsman vowed that Ireland would come out swinging this afternoon.

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Jul 21st 2012, 9:39 AM

# Unlucky

Bangladesh pip Ireland in Twenty20 thriller

The Irish side were beaten, despite Trent Johnston hitting a six on the last ball.

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Jul 20th 2012, 9:54 PM

# Going Viral

YouTube Top 10: because Thomas Vermaelen can imitate a Shaolin Kung Fu warrior if he wants

N.B. The above reference is not a joke.

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Jul 19th 2012, 12:30 PM

# Match Report

Sunny shines as Bangladesh thrash Ireland

The Irish team were beaten comprehensively in a Twenty20 international at Stormont this evening.

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Jul 18th 2012, 10:51 PM

# success

Ireland secure victory over Afghanistan following nervy start

Phil Simmons’ men’s World Cup qualifications hopes were given a significant boost following their win today.

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Jul 5th 2012, 7:20 PM

# treat

Sweet! 18 pictures of sports stars and their cakes

You’re welcome.

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Jul 5th 2012, 8:38 AM

# Weather woe

Rained off: Ireland v Afghanistan stumped by the weather

Today’s one-day international in Clontarf has been rescheduled for tomorrow.

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Jul 3rd 2012, 6:22 PM

# Cricket

New ICC boss defends technology U-turn

There seems to be a consensus that the decision review system will work, except in India.

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Jun 28th 2012, 10:59 AM

# Called Off

Rain cuts play short at Stormont

The one-day international between Ireland ans Australia has been abandoned due to poor weather conditions.

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Jun 23rd 2012, 5:52 PM

# Are you ready?

Stormont nears sell-out for Australia visit

Only a “few hundred” tickets remain for Saturday’s ODI between Ireland and Australia in Belfast.

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Jun 19th 2012, 4:12 PM

# Tragedy

Shock as rising English cricket star Maynard dead at 23

Maynard was killed after being struck by a London Underground train in the early hours of this morning.

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Jun 18th 2012, 1:23 PM

# Fraud

Billionaire Stanford given 110-year jail term over $7bn fraud

On the plus side, that’s enough time for the cricket-loving Texan to watch 8,035 test matches.

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Jun 15th 2012, 12:33 PM

# ODI

Phil Simmons names 13-man squad to take on the Aussies in Belfast

Coach Phil Simmons has named Niall O’Brien in the panel, but says he has to work hard to displace Gary Wilson.

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Jun 11th 2012, 4:58 PM

# On the Move

Somerset swoop for Irish star O'Brien

Record breaking batsman in line to make his first start on Wednesday

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Jun 10th 2012, 12:01 PM

# Howzat?

We love it... here's the confirmed schedule for this summer's Ashes series

Australia begin the tour with four-day warm-up matches against Somerset and Worcestershire before the first Test begins at Trent Bridge on 14 July.

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Jun 1st 2012, 12:04 PM

# Cyber

That's not cricket, KP: Pietersen fined for Twitter rant

The batting star vented his views on one of Sky Sports’ Test match commentators.

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May 24th 2012, 10:57 AM

# Well read

The Sunday Papers: Some of the week's best sportwriting

Bidding farewell to football’s greatest manager, the mathematical possibilities of MMA and the gut-wrenching fall of sport’s first superagent.

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Apr 29th 2012, 8:30 AM

# Telly box

Don't touch that dial... here's the sport on TV this weekend

There is always another monsoon lurking around the corner so settle in for the weekend with this bevvy of sports… and snooker

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Apr 27th 2012, 8:45 AM

# Cricket

ICC limit 2019 Cricket World Cup to 10 teams

Ireland will have to compete against two test-playing nations to qualify for a spot at the 2019 World Cup in England.

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Apr 16th 2012, 3:35 PM

# Behind The Scenes

The players' story: how Ireland's cricketers won the World T20 Qualifying Tournament

In their own words, Ireland’s cricketers tell their story.

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Apr 8th 2012, 11:31 AM

# Goggle box

Don't touch that dial... here's the sport on TV this weekend

If you’ve been good for lent, get your feet up and get stuck into the Taytos and TK for the weekend with this lot.

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Apr 6th 2012, 9:17 AM

# Freeze Frame

11 of the best sports pictures from the past 7 days

From cricketing heroes to simulating strikers, here are 11 images that helped define the week in sport.

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Mar 25th 2012, 10:30 AM

# Dubai dreams

Ireland crush Namibia in qualification decider

Victory over the African side brought Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign to a satisfying conclusion, but the question of tournament seeding has yet to be resolved.

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Mar 24th 2012, 12:02 PM