Jonny Bairstow and Paul Stirling join Andre Russell at Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Jonny Bairstow will join up with Kolkata Knight Riders’ mainstays Andre Russell and Sunil Narine when the organisation make their International League T20 bow.
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Ireland All-Rounder Kevin O'Brien Announces Retirement From International Cricket
Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien, remembered in the world of cricket for his whirlwind century against England in the 2011 ICC World Cup, which helped the Irish pull off one of the biggest upsets in 50-over cricket, has announced his retirement from international cricket. O'Brien, who made his international debut in an ODI in June 2006, went on to represent the team in 3 Tests, 153 ODIs and 110 T20Is. He scored in 5850 runs in international cricket and picked up 172 wickets.
McSharry advances to 50m breaststroke semi-finals
Mona McSharry qualified for the semi-finals of the women's 50m breaststroke semi-finals on the penultimate day of the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.
Wolves closing in on €45m Matheus Nunes
Wolves have agreed to pay what will be a club-record fee to Sporting Lisbon for Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes.
Kieran McGeeney back for a ninth consecutive year with Armagh
Kieran McGeeney will be back to take the reins of the Armagh senior footballers for a ninth campaign next year, the county board confirmed on Tuesday night.
Baaeed bids to emulate Frankel and add Juddmonte to list of impressive wins
Baaeed will take on six rivals including Godolphin’s Irish 2000 Guineas winner in the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes as he steps up in trip on the opening day of York's Ebor festival on Wednesday.
Keith Treacy tips Burnley youngster Dara Costelloe to enter Ireland fold 'soon enough'
Former Republic of Ireland and Burnley midfielder Keith Treacy has tipped Dara Costelloe to become an option for Stephen Kenny's senior squad in the near future if he can build on his early promise.
Afghanistan Level T20I Series With Ireland At 2-2
Afghanistan sent a five-match Twenty20 series against Ireland to a decider with a 27-run victory on Monday in a match reduced to 11 overs-a-side by rain. Najibullah Zadran's 50 off 24 balls and Rashid Khan's 31 not out from 10 deliveries set an impressive total for the tourists of 132-6.