Phil Simmons's rebuilding phase has been full of positives.

Dedication, loyalty and commitment are words often bandied about in sport, yet more and more those terms seem to run hollow.

Admission to the Olympics would provide a big boost for cricket in Ireland.

ICC must revisit rules on interrupted play.

Blarney Army will need all their guile to find World Cup tickets.

The fantastic entertainment value of Twenty20 cricket was displayed to stunning effect in the finals of the English competition.

Ireland have a strong team available for the hectic programme that lies ahead.

It has taken a fair share of stick, but for Ireland, the Intercontinental Cup is an ongoing love affair that looks set to continue growing.

If you are to be caught between a rock and a hard place, the Granite City of Aberdeen is not a bad place to start.