McBrine is one of two new players to be given a Category A contract
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Ireland have rewarded spinner Andy McBrine and pace bowler Peter Chase with Category A contracts for the 2015 season.
“I have poured my heart and soul into Irish cricket and to play a part in undoubtedly one of the great success stories of Irish sport has been an incredible experience”
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Ireland all-rounder Andrew White, who is the country’s most-capped player, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our bowlers to learn from a living legend and one I’m sure they’ll all benefit from”
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Former Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has agreed to help Ireland with their preparation prior to the start of the World Cup on February 14.
Sorensen has replaced Murtagh in Ireland’s World Cup squad
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Ireland have included all-rounder Max Sorensen in their World Cup squad as a replacement for pace bowler Tim Murtagh.
“Personally I don’t think he’ll play cricket again”
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Former England pace bowler David Lawrence has announced that he is worried about whether New South Wales pace bowler Sean Abbott will ever play cricket again.
“Matthew has extensive coaching experience both in Australia and abroad and comes with a proven reputation”
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Ireland have added Sussex’s Carl Hopkinson and former Queensland and Victoria batsman Matthew Mott to their coaching staff ahead of the 2015 World Cup.
“It’s obviously bitterly disappointing for Max to miss out on the tour which is so vital to our World Cup preparations”
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Ireland pace bowler Max Sorensen has been ruled out of the national team’s tour of Australia and New Zealand next month after sustaining a fractured right wrist during the recent ODI series against Scotland.
“Ed and ourselves have decided it is best for him to rest and recover”
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Ireland have decided to rest batsman Ed Joyce for their upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand later this month.
“I know with the support and the people around me, I am going to come out on the right side of it”
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Ireland all-rounder John Mooney has revealed that he considered committing suicide during his two-year battle against depression.
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“This is a strong start to the year and, win or lose, another chance to demonstrate that we belong at this level”
Sri Lanka’s tour of Ireland, which is scheduled to consist of two ODIs, could limit the amount of time their players have in the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially since the national team will be heading to England straight after for a series that will include two Tests, five ODIs and a one-off Twenty20 International.
