Ireland’s Arlene Kelly Wins The Prestigious ICC Player Of The Month Award
Arlene Kelly has been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for her outstanding performance in August. This prestigious recognition comes as a result of her stellar contributions during a triumphant series against the Netherlands in the T20I format. The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the latest winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards from a host …
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ECB Announces Equal Match Fee For England Cricketers
In a groundbreaking shift towards gender equality in sports, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that women’s international cricket match fees will now match those of their male counterparts. Effective immediately, this move marks a significant step towards bridging the gender pay gap in cricket and empowers women athletes financially. Women cricketers representing England will receive approximately …
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Typhoons defeat Scorchers by 8 wickets to win Super 50 Cup
Irish international Georgina Dempsey claimed four wickets in a devastating spell that effectively ended the Scorchers’ chances in the penultimate match of the Evoke Super 50 Cup at Malahide today (Sept. 10). That's the win, the bonus point…and the Cup title for the Typhoons. ▪️ Scorchers 60 (21.5 overs)▪️ Typhoons 61-2 (6.3 overs) SCORE: https://t.co/P3PWl7Zpft@EVOKE #SuperSeries23 ☘️ 🏏 pic.twitter.com/DMWzQi54dV — …
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Danielle McGahey Set To Become The First Transgender Cricketer To Play Internationally
Canada’s Danielle McGahey is set to become the first transgender cricketer to play in an official international match. McGahey has been included in Canada’s squad for a qualifying tournament on the pathway to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The 29-year-old opening batter has fulfilled all of the eligibility criteria the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for male-to-female …
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“You Need To Change ‘I Can’t’ to ‘I Can’ ” – Mary Waldron
In the world of sports, few individuals manage to excel in more than one discipline. Mary Waldron, a former member of the Irish Women’s Cricket National Team, has defied norms by making her mark not only in one but two demanding sports – soccer and cricket. Waldron represented the Republic of Ireland women’s national football team before committing to cricket, …
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Australian Women Claimed A Comfortable 2-0 Series Win Over The Irish
Australian Women’s Cricket Team claimed a comfortable 2-0 series win over the Irish in their highly anticipated ODI series last week. Ireland put up a strong performance in their last game, with Orla Prendergast batting a 71, but were unable to defeat world number one, Australia. They lost by 10 wickets in their second game on Friday, July 28. The …
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Ireland v Australia First Cricket Match Abandoned Due To Rain
Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile The first match in the highly anticipated One Day International (ODI) match series between Ireland and Australia was abandoned due to poor weather conditions yesterday, July 23rd. The sold-out opener at Clontarf Cricket Club was abandoned without a ball bowled, a disappointing beginning to the exciting series. This is the first time in 18 years that …
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Ireland And Australia Women’s Cricket Teams Pay Surprise Visit To Kid’s Camp At Croke Park
Credit: Seb Daly (Sportsfile) Stars from the World Cup-winning Australia Women’s cricket team and Ireland Women’s cricket team paid a surprise visit to Croke Park today, where they inspired young cricket and camogie players to follow their dream of playing professional cricket for Ireland. The two teams are set to face each other in a three-match one-day international (ODI) series which gets …
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Ireland Women’s Squad Named For Upcoming Australia Series
Photo Cred: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile A 14-player Ireland Women’s squad has been named for the eagerly-anticipated one-day international series against world champions, Australia – a series set to take place at Clontarf Cricket Club from 23-28 July 2023. The squad features a return to senior action for Jane Maguire – after recovering from injury. Jane joins her younger sister Aimee, making …
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The ICC Announces Equal Prize Money For Men’s And Women’s Cricket Teams
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced they will pay equal prize money for men’s and women’s teams at all ICC tournaments and world cups. The ICC board made a decision at their Annual Conference in Durban, South Africa, to achieve prize money equity by 2030 ahead of schedule. Teams will now receive equal prize money for equivalent finishing positions …
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