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Graeme West Appointed Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland

Graeme West Appointed Director of High Performance at Cricket Ireland

By September 7, 2024 0

Graeme West, the current Cricket West Indies (CWI) high-performance manager, is set to take over as director of high performance at Cricket Ireland (CI) next month. West brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked closely with young talent from across the West Indies during his stint with CWI that started in 2012.

In 2016, West coached the West Indies team that lifted the Under-19 World Cup. After working with the U-19 and ‘A’ teams, his current role as high-performance manager included setting up academy programs and building a pool of coaches. He is expected to have a similar profile in Ireland.

Before joining CWI, West spent five years at the Middlesex academy, where he worked with Ireland internationals Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Andrew Poynter, and Stuart Poynter. West has not played any top-flight cricket but holds a Level 4 ECB coaching qualification.

“I am delighted to be joining Cricket Ireland as the organization continues to grow and strengthen,” West said in a statement. “The Strategic Plan for 2024-27 is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to applying my experience and philosophy to the wealth of talent and expertise that has been assembled as we further establish Ireland as a major cricketing nation.”

Warren Deutrom, the chief executive at CI, said the appointment was a step towards Ireland becoming a “fit-for-purpose Full Member.”

“When we set out to create and recruit for the role, the profile, initiative, and experience that Graeme possesses is exactly what we were looking for,” Deutrom said. “We knew that in order to be successful in this new role, the candidate required leadership experience, exceptional people skills, and the ability to be a mentor as much as a manager. In Graeme, we believe we have found that candidate.”

“As an organization, we are going through a process of reviewing and evolving our operations to ensure we are fit-for-purpose as a Full Member in a rapidly changing environment. One of the strategic decisions we made was to acknowledge the scale and scope of our work has outgrown our pre-Full Member structures.”

The senior men’s team has a busy few weeks ahead, with a white-ball tour of the UAE to play South Africa later this month. The senior women’s team is set to host England for three ODIs and two ODIs starting Saturday.

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Ireland to Build Permanent Cricket Stadium and High Performance Centre

Ireland to Build Permanent Cricket Stadium and High Performance Centre

By August 15, 2024 0

The Irish government has approved the construction of a permanent international cricket stadium and High Performance Centre at the National Sports Campus in Dublin. This ambitious project is a significant step towards Ireland’s goal of hosting the 2030 T20 World Cup alongside England and Scotland.

Currently, Ireland lacks a permanent home stadium, relying on club cricket grounds with temporary seating. This has hindered the country’s ability to host major international matches, including the recent postponement of a bilateral series against Australia.

The new stadium will address this issue, providing a dedicated venue for Ireland’s national cricket team. The first phase of the project will include a main cricket oval with a permanent seating capacity of 4000, a high-performance center, and facilities for players and officials. Completion is scheduled for 2028.

The proposed facilities will include both indoor and outdoor practice and training areas, enhancing the development of Ireland’s cricketers. The stadium will also increase the number of pitches available, allowing Ireland to host more international and domestic matches.

Warren Deutrom, CEO of Cricket Ireland, hailed the announcement as a “huge tribute” to the sport’s growth in Ireland. He believes the new facilities will “drive the sport forward” and assist Ireland’s players in achieving success on the world stage.

The stadium will not only benefit the national team but also provide opportunities for women’s cricket, youth development, and provincial competitions. It is expected to become a hub for cricket in Ireland, fostering the sport’s growth and popularity.

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Ireland Men Face T20 World Cup on Expired Contracts Amid Contract Negotiations

Ireland Men Face T20 World Cup on Expired Contracts Amid Contract Negotiations

By May 9, 2024 0

Ireland’s men’s cricket team faces the prospect of playing in next month’s T20 World Cup on expired central contracts as negotiations between Cricket Ireland (CI) and the Irish Cricketers’ Association (ICA) continue.

CI announced its central contracts for 2023-24 in March 2023, with 14 men’s players signing two-year deals and seven others signing one-year contracts. However, those contracts expired at the end of February, and players have been playing under the terms of those deals since, which have rolled over indefinitely until negotiations for 2024-25 are complete.

According to The Irish Times, male players rejected CI’s most recent contract offer last week, while centrally-contracted female players delayed their decision until after the recently-concluded T20 World Cup Qualifiers.

Ireland’s men have a busy schedule over the next two weeks, playing seven T20Is between May 10-24 against Pakistan, Netherlands, and Scotland. They will then fly to the United States for the T20 World Cup, where they face India, Pakistan, USA, and Canada in Group A.

A spokesperson for CI declined to comment while negotiations were ongoing, and the ICA did not respond when contacted by ESPNcricinfo. It is understood that players are seeking pay rises, which will be back-dated to March if approved and when contracts are eventually signed.

CI recently announced its men’s and women’s home fixtures for 2024, following a long delay due to the late sign-off of their budget. Funding and logistical issues have caused the cancellation of an incoming men’s tour by Australia and a men’s white-ball series against Zimbabwe, while their men’s ‘home’ series against South Africa will be staged in Abu Dhabi.

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Josh Little to Miss Ireland's T20I Series for IPL Commitment

Josh Little to Miss Ireland’s T20I Series for IPL Commitment

By May 7, 2024 0

Josh Little, Ireland’s star fast bowler, will remain with the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until their final group match on May 16. This decision has been made with the approval of Cricket Ireland, allowing Little to miss Ireland’s upcoming T20I series against Pakistan and tri-series in the Netherlands.

Little’s absence from the Ireland squad is a significant blow as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in June. However, Cricket Ireland has allowed him to stay with the Titans due to his impressive performances in the IPL. In his first appearance of the season, Little took 4 for 45 against the Chennai Super Kings.

Ireland’s provisional 15-man squad for the World Cup remains unchanged from the one that faced Afghanistan in their recent T20I series. The squad will face Pakistan in three T20Is, starting in Dublin on Friday, and then play a tri-series with Netherlands and Scotland from May 19-24.

Paul Stirling, Ireland’s white-ball captain, will appear at his eighth successive T20 World Cup. He is the fifth-highest run-scorer in men’s T20I history and has played a crucial role in Ireland’s success in the tournament.

The squad has undergone minor changes since 2022, when Ireland reached the Super 12s. Ross Adair, Neil Rock, and Ben White have been added to the squad, while Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Conor Olphert, and Simi Singh have been omitted.

“The squad is one that we have gradually developed and tested out over the last 18 or so months,” said Heinrich Malan, Ireland’s coach. “We have an intensive block of T20 cricket coming up this month ahead of the T20 World Cup, and we will be aiming to win as many of those games as possible.”

Ireland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against India on June 5 and will face Canada, USA, and Pakistan in the group stage.

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Cricket Ireland Postpones Australia Series Due to Financial Constraints

Cricket Ireland Postpones Australia Series Due to Financial Constraints

By April 22, 2024 0

Cricket Ireland has made the difficult decision to postpone its highly anticipated bilateral series against Australia this summer due to financial constraints. The series, which would have marked the first-ever men’s bilateral encounter between the two nations, was scheduled for late August and included three ODIs and a T20I.

Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland’s chief executive, explained that the decision was made after careful consideration of the organization’s financial situation. Ireland’s lack of a permanent home stadium and the high costs associated with staging international cricket, including the need for significant temporary infrastructure, made it financially unfeasible to host Australia.

Deutrom emphasized that the postponement highlights the urgent need for a permanent stadium in Ireland. He pointed to plans for a high-performance center at the Sport Ireland campus in Abbotstown, but acknowledged that the organization must compete for government funding with other priorities.

Despite the setback, Deutrom defended Cricket Ireland’s decision, stating that it is part of a broader effort to “rebalance our spend” and invest more in women’s and age-group teams. He emphasized that Ireland will continue to play a significant number of international matches this year, including upcoming series against Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

The postponement of the Australia series has raised questions about Cricket Ireland’s financial management, particularly the recent purchase of two Tesla cars for senior officials. Deutrom defended the decision, explaining that the cars were purchased as part of a fleet renewal and that one has since been returned.

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Ireland Considers Postponing Australia Series Amid Financial and Logistical Pressures

Ireland Considers Postponing Australia Series Amid Financial and Logistical Pressures

By March 7, 2024 0

Ireland’s packed home schedule has cast doubt over their upcoming bilateral series against Australia. The series, scheduled for August and September, includes three ODIs and a T20I. However, Cricket Ireland is facing financial and logistical challenges that may force them to postpone the fixtures.

The Future Tours Programme (FTP) has Australia touring Ireland before heading to England for further white-ball series. But Ireland’s hectic summer schedule, which includes tours from Pakistan and South Africa, a T20 tri-series with the Netherlands and Scotland, and a one-off Test and white-ball series against Zimbabwe, has raised concerns about their ability to host Australia.

Ireland’s recent Test victory against Afghanistan and their upcoming Test against Zimbabwe have added to the strain on their resources. They are also set to host England, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands in women’s cricket.

Cricket Ireland high performance director Richard Holdsworth acknowledged the challenges, stating that the costs of hosting games in Ireland have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. He also ruled out moving the Australia series to England, where Ireland has previously played matches.

Holdsworth said Ireland is exploring all options, including moving the Australia series to a different part of the FTP. He also expressed disappointment that Ireland’s budget is not as large as expected due to the new ICC distribution model, which allocates some funds to a retained surplus fund.

Holdsworth believes that if Ireland had access to its full allocation of ICC funds, they would be better equipped to deliver their international schedule. He added that Ireland, along with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, may be able to reduce the withholding of funding through discussions at next week’s ICC meetings in Dubai.

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