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Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses.

Test match venue shifted for school sports competition

The venue for the eagerly anticipated Test match between Afghanistan and Ireland has been relocated to accommodate a local school sports competition in Abu Dhabi.

TRIBUTE / James Joyce was never more profound than in 'Dubliners'

The universality of Dubliners is found not just in its structure as a short story collection, but also in the minute details of the way the people inhabit the stories, the city, and the world at large. The way they breathe help the city come to life, and the geography of the city has never been better realised by Joyce than right here

Five spectacular lighthouses you can't miss

Lighthouses are often deemed as entities which beaconed travellers setting sail in ships, a landmark which held an utmost importance only to them. But with time, their fascinating stories have touched the surface of human history, pristine for mankind to see and instilling a want to behold their lonesome marvelousness. So, here are 5 most beautiful lighthouses around the world awaiting your visit, placed in faraway lands like Ireland to nearer ones like China.

BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Human virtue questioned in the not-so-small things

At a time when everyone is grappling with financial instability while combating the icy spree, Bill is grateful enough to have survived another year with his wife Eileen and five daughters.

Tector, Dockrell steer Ireland to historic Zimbabwe T20 series win

"The way George came in and batted took the pressure off me. Credit has to go to him," said Tector after being named player of the series

Zimbabwe name new faces for Ireland T20Is

Several changes have been made in the Zimbabwe side for the T20Is against Ireland. The Chevrons had recently failed to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, after failing to make it past the Africa Region Qualifier.

Root to get World Cup practice against Ireland

England batsman Joe Root will face Ireland in Wednesday's one-day international series opener as he eyes extra practice ahead of the World Cup.

Ireland mourns death of 'trailblazing' singer Sinead O'Connor

"She was important for so many women. She gave two fingers to the church, who at that time in the 90s had such a hold over Ireland."

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

Afif sidelined ‘not because of his face but performance’

After having featured for a record 61 matches on the trot for Bangladesh, Afif Hossain eventually lost his place from the side following a run of subpar performances and the southpaw was consequently sidelined in both ODI and T20I series against Ireland at home.

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

Cricket World Cup: Who's in, who could be out

India and defending champions England are definitely in but former winners West Indies as well as South Africa and Sri Lanka could face a long, arduous road to reach the 2023 World Cup.

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Afif -Shoriful excluded for third ODI against Ireland

Afif Hossain has left the team hotel in Sylhet after being excluded from squad for the ODI series against Ireland.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Liton falls for 70, Shanto brings up 50

Tamim Iqbal was the only wicket to fall, the Bangladesh skipper becoming a victim to Mark Adair’s direct throw on an ill-judged single.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Tamim completes 15,000 int'l runs before being run-out

Tamim Iqbal completed 15000 international runs before falling to a run-out.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Mustafizur out as Bangladesh sent to bat first

Tamim, who turns 34 today, will also look to personally recover from a lean patch of form.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

Miraz taken to hospital after being hit on an eye by a football

The good news is the CT scan done on Miraz revealed no cause for concern. However, he was taken to an ophthalmologist for extra precautions.

February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023

Ireland announce squads for Bangladesh tour 

Three squads were announced on Thursday naming Irish stars like Paul Sterling, Harry Tector, Josh Little, Andy Balbirnie, and Curtis Campher. 

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Disruptors Ireland dare to dream

Ireland's long journey to credibility in global cricket took a quantum leap forward with their stunning upset over England at the T20 World Cup and left Andy Balbirnie's men dreaming of bigger things on the world stage.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

‘It's amazing, kind of emotional’

England's hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals suffered a massive blow on Wednesday after the former champions suffered a shock loss to Ireland when rain forced an early finish to their match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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