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Craig Young who has just signed a one year deal with Sussex. ©CricketEurope

The ICC and world cricket: a brief unofficial history (Part 1) ( )

The strange structures of international cricket are only explicable if one understands something of the ICC's history. In this first of three parts, we look at the situation up to World War Two.

Ireland to play West Indies A in Belfast ( )

Cricket Ireland and the ECB announced this morning that West Indies A had replaced New Zealand A as Ireland’s opponents for two 50 over games later this summer.

CEO Cox creates momentum for change ( )

The KNCB's new CEO talks about the job and about his aims for Dutch cricket after his first hundred days in the post.

British overseas territories tournament to launch in October ( )

The first British overseas territories tournament will take place in Montserrat in October.

The eligibility question: a personal view ( )

Rod Lyall argues that the recruitment of two Dutch passport holders from the Antipodes is a necessary step for the development of the country's cricket.

ACC starts clamp down on expatriates ( )

The Asian Cricket Council has begun a clamp down on the heavy use of expatriate players, starting with the ACC Under-16 Elite Cup.

Cooper, De Boorder recruited by the Dutch ( )

Australian Tom Cooper and New Zealander Derek de Boorder will be available to play for The Netherlands in this year's Clydesdale Bank 40 competition - and in ODIs.

A simple approach to Test status for Associates and Affiliates cricket ( )

One simple approach to encouraging associate and affiliate countries to meet their aspirations of playing cricket at the highest level would be for the ICC to separate the issue of test status from full membership. Roy Morgan suggests how it might be done.

Scotland bosses slam eligibility rules ( )

Scottish cricket bosses are looking for a change in the ICC's eligibility rules.

Searching for a man Down Under ( )

Scottish cricket chiefs look Down Under in an attempt to bolster their batting line up ahead of their participation in the English Pro 40 competition.

Leinster announces Girls training squad ( )

A squad for the Under 13 age-group has been put together and is involved in a series of coaching clinics.

Bready Bunch Warm Up For Battle ( )

Skipper Davy Lecky upbeat despite loss of key players.

NCU name Under 17 squad ( )

A strong panel is named ahead of the start of trials.

Leinster continues links with South African schools ( )

The recent trend of Leinster underage cricketers attending part of their Transition Year in South African schools continues this year.

Dublin Cricket Academy goes from strength to strength ( )

Following a very successful eight weeks at the backend of 2009, the Dublin/Fingal Cricket Academy started another eight week pre-season programme.

Teacher Taster Day a Great Success ( )

Over 45 teachers from 25 schools returned to their youth and indeed the playground on attending the first ever Schools’ Sports Taster Day in Sportslink.

Munster Cup Draw ( )

The MCU today announced the draw for the Munster cup competitions.

Get fit and raise money- Lace up and sign up ( )

CricketEurope are endorsing fundraising for Praxis Care’s Marathons.

Big changes at Lismore ( )

Lismore Cricket Club has been a hive of activity during the off-season with lots of work taking place to improve facilities at the Duke of Devonshire owned ground.

The spinner who gives it straight ( )

Ireland's most capped player Kyle McCallan comes under the spotlight with 21 questions from Ruth Gorman.

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Internet Poll leaves The Hills in a spin. ( )

It seemed an innocent enough internet poll to determine who the fans would like to replace Kyle McCallan in the Ireland cricket team.

Ireland and Test Cricket ( )

The main question is not ‘Can Ireland play Test Cricket?’ but ‘Does Ireland want to play Test cricket?’

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February 14 ( )

Team spirit sees Ireland sail into world twenty20 finals.

September 27 ( )

Boys in green to face Baggy Greens in Dublin.

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Ireland fall short but reach finals ( )

Ireland duly qualified for the ICC World Twenty20 Finals on Saturday in Dubai, but not before they were given another stark reminder that their hard-won title of best-of-the-rest outside of the Test-playing nations faces a new and hungry rival.

February 2 ( )

IRELAND FINALLY got the upper hand over Afghanistan at the third time of asking at the P Sara Oval in the Sri Lankan capital.