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# Alastair Cook

Tiger's twilight, farewell Captain Cook and all the week's best sportswriting

Stick on the kettle and settle into some of our favourite sports articles from this week.

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Sep 16th 2018, 8:30 AM

# honours even

Ireland beat Afghanistan by three wickets to level ODI series

The sides will meet again in Friday’s decider.

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Aug 29th 2018, 9:50 PM

# Cricket

Short-lived recovery not enough to save Ireland from T20 series loss to Afghanistan

Ireland will be playing to avoid a whitewash in Belfast on Friday.

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Aug 22nd 2018, 8:37 PM

# cleared

England cricketer Ben Stokes found not guilty of affray after brawl outside nightclub

He has rejoined the squad.

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Aug 14th 2018, 4:01 PM

# Special Occasion

Dates confirmed for historic England-Ireland Test clash

The game will be played at Lord’s.

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Jul 19th 2018, 12:51 PM

# Competition

'AFL has such big resources that they are identifying players from the age of 12'

Rebels coaches Shaun Berne and Eoin Toolan outline the challenges rugby faces in Melbourne.

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Jun 20th 2018, 7:30 PM

# Teenage Kicks

17-year-old breaks world record in Dublin as sorry Ireland put to the sword again

The Irish batters could learn a thing or two from Amelia Kerr.

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Jun 13th 2018, 9:53 PM

# Upset

England embarrassed as Scotland claim greatest victory in their history with shock ODI win

The Scots held their nerve in a lone one-day international at Edinburgh on Sunday.

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Jun 10th 2018, 8:21 PM

# Hanging up the bat

Ireland cricket legend Ed Joyce announces his retirement

The 39-year-old is taking up a new role overseeing leadership development and as a batting coach.

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May 24th 2018, 1:26 PM

# Test Match Special

Pakistan launch rearguard action to halt Ireland's early joy at Malahide

The visitors held the upper hand before rain and bad light ended the second day at Malahide prematurely.

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May 12th 2018, 7:00 PM

# cheat scandal

Australia lose major sponsor as Warner apologises for 'stain on the game'

Warner used social media to issue a statement on Thursday after being suspended for a year.

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Mar 29th 2018, 7:55 AM

# foul play

Australia cricket captain handed one-match ban for part in ball-tampering scandal

Opener Cameron Bancroft is free to play after escaping suspension though.

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Mar 25th 2018, 3:57 PM

# Controversy

Australia's captain and vice-captain stand down for third Test amid ball-tampering scandal

There had been calls for captain Steve Smith to be sacked as captain after he admitted being the mastermind of a premeditated plan.

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Mar 25th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Sticky Situation

I saw an opportunity to change the ball condition - Bancroft

After being charged with ball tampering by match officials, Cameron Bancroft hopes he can rebuild his reputation.

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Mar 24th 2018, 6:28 PM

# Just Not Cricket

Australia batsman caught up in ball-tampering row during Test against South Africa

Cameron Bancroft appeared to rub the ball with a yellow item, which was then returned to his pocket before being dropped down the front of his trousers.

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Mar 24th 2018, 3:10 PM

# Cricket

Heartbreak for Ireland as Phil Simmons' Afghanistan beat them to final Cricket World Cup place

Graham Ford’s side were held to just 209 runs in today’s must-win match.

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Mar 23rd 2018, 3:49 PM

# U Beauties

Massive result for Ireland's Cricket World Cup chances as UAE stun hosts Zimbabwe

Ireland will qualify for the 2019 Cricket World Cup if they beat Afghanistan tomorrow.

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Mar 22nd 2018, 5:55 PM

# Cricket

West Indies' nailbiting win is bad news for Ireland's Cricket World Cup hopes

The Windies chased down their 290 target with just six balls to spare.

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Mar 19th 2018, 4:12 PM

# Cricket

Not done yet: Ireland hand Scotland first defeat to keep faint World Cup hopes alive

Andrew Balbirnie scored a magnificent century with 105 off 146 balls.

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Mar 18th 2018, 3:42 PM

# down and out

Ireland's World Cup hopes in tatters as time catches up on a golden generation

Heavy defeat to Zimbabwe leaves Ireland needing a miracle to qualify for a fourth straight World Cup.

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Mar 16th 2018, 5:43 PM

# stirling work

Stirling and Porterfield in record-breaking form as Ireland book place in Super Sixes

Hosts Zimbabwe are next up for Ireland on Friday.

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Mar 12th 2018, 7:58 PM

# windies

Frustrated Ireland lose out to Windies in World Cup qualifier

Ireland will have to beat the United Arab Emirates to be sure of progression on Monday.

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Mar 10th 2018, 5:04 PM

# Howzat?

South African officials face action over Sonny Bill Williams masks

The masks were likely to have been worn to taunt Australian batsman David Warner, whose wife reportedly had an encounter with Williams in 2007 before meeting Warner.

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Mar 10th 2018, 11:29 AM

# hit for six

Ireland to host India in two T20 internationals in June

Malahide will play host to the games.

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Jan 10th 2018, 12:07 PM

# New Challenge

Ireland will come up against a familiar face when they face Afghanistan in 2018

Phil Simmons will lead the country into Test cricket.

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Dec 31st 2017, 2:21 PM

# Howzat?

Australia win Ashes with crushing victory in third Test

But it wasn’t without controversy.

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Dec 18th 2017, 8:35 AM

# the comeback

Superb Stirling century inspires Ireland to confidence-boosting series win

John Bracewell’s reign in charge ends on a high note in Sharjah.

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Dec 10th 2017, 9:52 PM

# bad behaviour

England cricket player dropped after pouring drink over teammate's head on night out

‘I’m disappointed. With what we have had to go through already with these problems, it is not acceptable.’

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Dec 9th 2017, 1:10 PM

# The Ashes

I was 'stitched up' by Aussies over headbutt incident – Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow reiterated there was no wrongdoing following his coming together with Cameron Bancroft prior to the Ashes.

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Dec 8th 2017, 8:14 AM

# as it stands

A dream start for Australia in the Ashes, as problems mount up for England

David Warner and Cameron Bancroft cemented a crushing 10-wicket victory.

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Nov 27th 2017, 11:25 AM

# Out Of The Blocks

Australia's secret weapon for the Ashes? Usain Bolt is teaching them how to sprint

The first Test starts on Thursday in Brisbane.

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Nov 20th 2017, 11:55 AM

# Grievous Bodily Harm

Man arrested over crossbow bolt fired into Oval cricket ground

The 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm.

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Sep 2nd 2017, 5:30 PM

# London

Oval cricket ground evacuated after crossbow bolt lands on pitch

Police are at the scene.

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Aug 31st 2017, 5:54 PM

# Disappointing end

Ireland handed heavy defeat by New Zealand in their final Tri-Series game

John Bracewell’s side were beaten by 190 runs at Malahide.

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May 21st 2017, 7:53 PM

# tri-series

Bangladesh beat Ireland by eight wickets at Malahide

Bangladesh eased to their target with 22.5 overs to spare.

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May 19th 2017, 5:14 PM

# flying kiwi

Watch: New Zealand cricketer takes incredible one-handed catch in India

Outrageous bit of timing from Martin Guptill.

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May 11th 2017, 10:29 PM

# in control

Ireland improve, but England still far too strong on a historic day at Lord's

“We put up a bit more of a fight,” says Ireland captain William Porterfield.

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May 7th 2017, 7:36 PM

# Under Pressure

Bracewell: External pressure and years of history weigh heavily on Ireland

The head coach was speaking ahead of tomorrow’s historic visit to Lord’s.

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May 6th 2017, 8:45 PM

# worrying times

'One bad game doesn't make us a bad team' - Ireland captain defiant after England thrashing

William Porterfield has had to defend Ireland’s claim for Test status.

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May 6th 2017, 1:13 PM

# TJ

Ex-Ireland captain Johnston would welcome return as head coach - but not just yet

The 42-year-old is currently head coach of New South Wales and is in talks to sign a new contract with the club.

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Mar 31st 2017, 9:59 AM