CricketEurope

CricketEurope ◊ Ireland ◊ Isle of Man ◊ Jersey ◊ Netherlands ◊ Scotland ◊ MOBILE

Latest News

Ireland

Ireland open to Pakistan tour Ireland open to Pakistan tour ( )

Cricket Ireland chief Warren Deutrom believes it is important that "the doors remain open" for countries to return to touring Pakistan.

Stirling and O'Brien snatch pulsating tie Stirling and O'Brien snatch pulsating tie ( )

Paul Stirling and Kevin O'Brien wrote another glorious chapter in the history of Ireland cricket as the home side snatched a pulsating tie with Pakistan at Clontarf.

Ireland secure dramatic tie with Pakistan Ireland secure dramatic tie with Pakistan ( )

Ireland forced a tie against Pakistan in a thrilling finish to the first of the RSA one-day cricket internationals at Castle Avenue in Clontarf.

Ireland earn impressive tie against Pakistan Ireland earn impressive tie against Pakistan ( )

Ireland forced a remarkable tie off the last ball of the match when he hit the world number 1 ODI bowler Saeed Ajmal for four past backward square leg.

Kevin O'Brien recalls special day Kevin O'Brien recalls special day ( )

Kevin O'Brien Recalls Special Memories of Ireland's Victory on March 17th 2007.

Ireland roll out the carpet Ireland roll out the carpet ( )

Ireland have rolled out the carpet for the Pakistan at Clontarf today – but the rug will be green, not red.

Scotland

CSL Week 3 preview Part 2 CSL Week 3 preview Part 2 ( )

David Kelso previews this week’s Eastern and Western First Division matches.

CSL Week 3 preview CSL Week 3 preview ( )

Willie Dick previews this week’s Eastern and Western Premier Division matches.

Local rivalry resumed in the Village Cup Local rivalry resumed in the Village Cup ( )

Fife rivals Falkland and Freuchie go head to head in the Village Cup for the first time in over twenty years.

Meigle progress in the Village Cup Meigle progress in the Village Cup ( )

Meigle defeated Methlick by 25 runs to advance to the semi finals of the Scottish section of the Village Cup.

Scotland squad for YB40 matches Scotland squad for YB40 matches ( )

Scotland have announced their squad for the YB40 matches against Derbyshire and Surrey.

Pro Series Squads announced Pro Series Squads announced ( )

The squads for the second fixture in the LiveSport.co.uk Pro Series have been announced.

Netherlands

Double YB40 washout in sodden Schiedam Double YB40 washout in sodden Schiedam ( )

Unrelenting rain forced the abandoning of the Netherland's YB40 fixtures against Sussex and Northamptonshire this week, the latter before a ball was bowled.

Excelsior take the lead after wet weekend Excelsior take the lead after wet weekend ( )

An emphatic 8 wicket win in a rain-affected game against HCC sees Excelsior take pole position in the Topklasse.

Three in three edges VRA ahead as records fall (and stand) Three in three edges VRA ahead as records fall (and stand) ( )

Victories over HCC, HBS and Dosti saw VRA take a narrow lead at the top of the table at the end the opening week of the Topklasse.

Defeat for the Dutch in YB40 opener against Kent Defeat for the Dutch in YB40 opener against Kent ( )

The Netherlands YB40 campaign got off to an inauspicious start today, losing to the Kent Spitfires by seven wickets.

First coaching conference a success First coaching conference a success ( )

The inaugural international coaches conference, organized and hosted by the KNCB in Utrecht on April 20, can be put down as a success, to be repeated and expanded in future years.

Season preview Topklasse and Hoofdklasse Season preview Topklasse and Hoofdklasse ( )

The Dutch league season gets underway this coming weekend with a full programme of matches for the top two leagues, the Topklasse and Hoofdklasse. Dave Hardy looks at the teams, the stars and the transfers.

Ireland Provincial

Ervine warming up for Irish challenge Ervine warming up for Irish challenge ( )

When Craig Ervine left Zimbabwe for Lisburn in late April it was around 30 degrees and a world away from the bitterly-cold scene at Wallace Park on Thursday night.

Dundrum up for the challenge Dundrum up for the challenge ( )

Dundrum would like to have been better prepared for their biggest game in years but when Waringstown, the Irish and Challenge Cup winners of 2011, arrive today, they will be playing only their third game of the season.

Senior Cup takes centre stage Senior Cup takes centre stage ( )

Saturday sees the opening round of the Danske Bank NW Senior Cup with eight ties down for decision. The big guns have been for the most part kept apart, with only one all Senior One clash - Coleraine hosting Eglinton.

Patton keen for Strabane cup glory Patton keen for Strabane cup glory ( )

Attention this week on the cricket front switches to cup action, with the opening round of the Danske Bank Senior Cup taking centre stage.

Double for St Mary's Double for St Mary's ( )

Congratulations to St Mary's who defeated St Andrew’s College at a rather chilly (some would say Artic!) Wesley College today.

Lynch leads St Mary's to senior cup win Lynch leads St Mary's to senior cup win ( )

Tom Lynch scores 91 to help St Mary's to 54 run Senior Schools' Cup win against St Andrew's.

CE Worldwide

If variety is the spice of life... If variety is the spice of life... ( )

...then cricket among the full members certainly doesn't provide it.

Afghanistan retain ACC Twenty20 title Afghanistan retain ACC Twenty20 title ( )

Afghanistan win their fourth ACC Twenty20 Cup, beating Nepal in the final.

Hong Kong thrash the Maldives, Kuwait beat Oman Hong Kong thrash the Maldives, Kuwait beat Oman ( )

Wins for Hong Kong and Kuwait on day four of the ACC Twenty20 in Nepal.

Afghanistan and Malaysia win on day three of ACC T20 Afghanistan and Malaysia win on day three of ACC T20 ( )

Afghanistan and Malaysia win in the two games on day three in Nepal.

Surprise win for Maldives on day two in Nepal Surprise win for Maldives on day two in Nepal ( )

The Maldives record a surprise win over Singapore. Wins also for Kuwait, UAE and Hong Kong.

All as expected on day one in Nepal All as expected on day one in Nepal ( )

Day one in Nepal sees wins for the UAE, Hong Kong, Nepal and Afghanistan.

PhotoZone

Ireland v Pakistan (1st ODI) 2
Ireland v Pakistan (1st ODI) 1
Scotland v Pakistan (1st ODI)
HCC v Excelsior (Dutch Topklasse)
Quick Haag v ACC (Dutch Topklasse)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 3)
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 2)
North Holland Hurricanes v South Holland Seafarers
Leinster Lightning v North West Warriors (Day 1)
Scottish Saltires v Essex (YB40)
North County v Brigade (Irish Cup)
Freuchie v RH Corstorphine (Scottish League)
Hermes-DVS v Quick Haag (Dutch Topklasse)
Netherlands v Kent (YB40)

Columns

Tristan Lavalette

A stirring in the valleys? A stirring in the valleys? ( )

The lack of an international team gnaws at a section of the Welsh cricket community, who envy the likes of Scotland and Ireland.

Lawrence Moore

Outside Edge: 1 May Outside Edge: 1 May ( )

A really good start to the North West season and there looks set to be little between the top four or five in both divisions.

Tim Brooks

A visit to Corfu A visit to Corfu ( )

The island is the home of Greek cricket and has a number of grounds with breathtaking backdrops.

Ryan Watson

2 weeks to forget if you are Scottish or Australian 2 weeks to forget if you are Scottish or Australian ( )

Well, 2 weeks is a long time in Cricket!

Global Tournaments

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                 5    3   76
Afghanistan             5    3   64
Namibia                 5    3   57
Scotland                5    1   46
Kenya                   5    1   42
Netherlands             5    0   36
UAE                     5    1   33
Canada                  5    0   10

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                10    8   17
Netherlands            10    7   14
Scotland               10    5   11
Afghanistan            10    5   11
UAE                    10    5   10
Kenya                  10    5   10
Namibia                10    2    4
Canada                 10    1    3

Live Coverage

Next Live Match

26 May, 1045 BST
2nd One Day International
Ireland v Pakistan
Clontarf, Dublin

Next Live Match

26 May, 1345 BST
Yorkshire Bank 40
Nottinghamshire v Netherlands
Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Tournament Coverage