Preview: Hurting Saints host Shamrock Rovers tonight
St Patrick's Athletic host leaders Shamrock Rovers in a re-arranged Dublin derby in Richmond Park tonight, with the Saints needing to lift themselves from a hammer blow last Friday.
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Joe Schmidt joins New Zealand after Covid fells coaches before Ireland tour, Hansen tests positive
Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side's coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland's tour, while Mack Hansen has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Westover wins Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at The Curragh Racecourse
The Ralph Beckett-trained Westover on Saturday claimed the 15th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at County Kildare’s The Curragh Racecourse in the confident hands of jockey Colin Keane.
Ex-Sheffield Wednesday star Glenn Whelan reflects on deadline day exit to Stoke City
Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Glenn Whelan has reflected on his exit from the club back in 2008. Whelan, 38, departed the Owls after four years in South Yorkshire, leaving for Stoke City in the Premier League.
"Player's Well-Being More Important": Hardik Pandya On Ruturaj Gaikwad Not Opening In First T20I
Hardik Pandya-led Team India got off to a winning start in the two-match T20I series against Ireland as the side outclassed the hosts by seven wickets in the first T20I on Sunday. Chasing 109 in 12 overs, India cruised home with seven wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare as Deepak Hooda played an unbeaten knock of 47. However, what surprised everyone was the fact that it was Hooda who came out to open alongside Ishan Kishan rather than the designated opener Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar Records Most Wickets In Powerplay In T20I History
India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar recorded the most wickets in the powerplay in the history of the T20I format. Bhuvneshwar achieved this feat during the first T20I against Ireland in Dublin at Malahide Cricket Club Ground on Sunday. He dismissed Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie on the fifth delivery of the innings and completed his 34th powerplay wicket in T20I. With this wicket, the Indian pacer surpassed former West Indies spinner Samuel Badree and New Zealand pacer Tim Southee who have claimed 33-wicket each.
India vs Ireland 2022: Hardik Pandya backs Umran Malik after an average debut
Ireland in his first match as India captain, Hardik Pandya backed his fellow teammate and debutant Umran Malik who couldn't deliver in his maiden international outing. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and Hardik guided Team India to a seven-wicket over Ireland in a rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground. Pacer Malik, who earned his debut cap on Sunday, had a forgetful outing as he conceded 14 runs in the single over he bowled and went wicketless.
India vs Ireland 2022: 'Very difficult', says Yuzvendra Chahal about cold Irish conditions during 1st T20I
Ireland, India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up about bowling in the cold conditions in Ireland. Blistering knocks by Deepak Hooda and captain Hardik Pandya guided Team India to a seven-wicket over Ireland in a rain-curtailed first T20I of the two-match series, here at Malahide Cricket Club Ground on Sunday. After heavy rain, the regulation 20 overs were reduced to 12 per side with revised conditions. The powerplay was from one to four overs with only three bowlers who can bowl two overs and two bowlers who could bowl three overs.